Vocab formal Flashcards
extremely happy synonym 2
overjoyed
thrilled
euphoric
used when you are agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly - undeniably
admittedly
prowess
skill
courage in a battle
James has a physical prowess that leaded him to numerous championships
exaggerated way of saying wasting
squandering
Once becoming a billionaire, a lot of celebrities tend to squander their money, without any saving awareness.
incetive synonym or making something happen faster
spur
Rising customer sales has the effect of spurring the economic to faster growth
Spurring by her early success, she quickly launched 3 more startups in rapid succession
hurl
to throw something violently or strongly
or to shout insults
After revealing the truth, he angrily hurled the book to the wall.
venerate
to respect or honor
forebears
ancestor
coveted
strongly desired by many or strongly
roosted on
to settle down to rest
a stick that an injured person rely on to move
( figurative meaning) something that gives a support for a person
crutch
Sarcasm often servers as a crutch for insecure people
sparred
verb - spar
to boxing but not hitting hard
to argue
withdrawn
verb - to move to the back or to remove
The troops quickly withdrew when the president arrived
All charges against him withdrew as he proved his innocence
- to stop being present and get into your thoughts
Since little, she used to withdraw into her fantasy world
juxtapose
verb - to put things that aren’t similar, next to each other
The exhibition juxtaposes Picasso’s delicate artworks with Jame’s abrupt paintings.
demeanor
she has demeanor __ a woman..
a way of looking and behaving
He offended plenty of guests based on his demeanor.
She has the demeanor OF a woman who is accomplished and independent.