Vocab Ch. 2-3 Flashcards
(Noun) Something that restricts or forbids.
Inhibition- His Inhibition quickly faded, but his nerves skyrocketed when he saw her.
(Adjective) impossible to change
Irrevocable - Their love was irrevocable, so they got married.
(Adjective) religious or faithful
Pious - They family is not considered pious, nor are they considered nonreligious for not attending church.
(Noun) strong odor
Stench- he did his laundry on Tuesday, and he rid his clothes of their stench.
(Adverb) lacking interest or concern
Indifferently - She felt Indifferent about her test grades, yet she worried about her homework.
(Adjective) essential
Imperative - it is not imperative to finish your food, so do not eat too quickly
(Verb) avoid or escape
Elude- The thief tried to elude the police, but they quickly caught up to him.
(Adjective) happening at night
Nocturnal - owls are nocturnal creatures, so they hunt for food during the night.
(Verb) find out or obtain
Ascertain- The detective tried to Ascertain the truth, but the witness’s story was inconsistent.
(Noun) spirit of a friendly community or brotherhood
Camaraderie- The team worked hard to win the game, and their camaraderie grew stronger with each victory.
repetition of the first consonant sound
Alliteration
mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one
Euphemism
obvious, intended exaggeration
Hyperbole
comparison without using “like” or “as”
Metaphor - He felt lost in a sea of nameless faces.
