Vocab List 7 Flashcards
What is the meaning of ‘Apex’?
The uppermost part; the vertex.
The apex of a mountain tends to be very high up.
What is an ‘Edifice’?
A large or massive structure, especially a building of imposing appearance or size.
The Burj Khalifa is considered an edifice.
What does ‘Juncture’ refer to?
A point of time, especially one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances.
World War 2 was a juncture in the past century.
What does ‘Ravage’ mean?
To wreak havoc on or destroy destructively.
My sister was ravaging me over a toy.
Who is considered ‘Bourgeois’?
A middle-class person.
My family and I would be considered bourgeois.
What is a ‘Hieroglyphic’?
A character used in a system of writing.
I have seen hieroglyphic writing in museums.
What does ‘Meager’ mean?
Lacking desirable qualities.
He tried out for the team, but he was meager of what the coaches were looking for.
What is a retainer?
A retainer is a person who attends to a household; a servant.
I have a friend who has a retainer who comes every week.
What does ‘canine’ refer to?
Canine refers to something relating to the dog family.
I have pets that are a part of the canine family.
What does ‘inaccessible’ mean?
Inaccessible means not accessible or unreachable.
The new pink palm puff hoodies are inaccessible until Saturday at 5pm.
What does ‘obliterate’ mean?
To obliterate means to remove utterly from recognition or memory.
What is a rivulet?
A rivulet is a small stream.
There is a rivulet between Bishop and the middle school.
What is a coffer?
A coffer is a box or chest for valuables.
I have a coffer for jewelry.
What does ‘influx’ mean?
Influx refers to a large amount of something, such as people or money.
There is a huge influx of people in airports during holidays.
What does ‘ossity’ mean?
To ossify, or to turn into bone or hardened tissue.
Example: Ossifying takes place when trying to recover.
What does ‘subsidize’ mean?
To support an organization or activity financially.
Example: The peer-to-peer team subsidized a guest speaker to come to our school.
What does ‘defunct’ mean?
No longer living or functioning.
Example: It is sad to see someone who has a defunct close relative.
What does ‘innovation’ refer to?
The introduction of something new, a new idea, method, or device.
Example: I would consider myself an innovative person.
What does ‘perceive’ mean?
To become aware of things through the senses, to grasp mentally.
Example: I perceived his grimace as a sign to leave the room.
What does ‘tawny’ describe?
A warm sandy color.
Example: I have some tawny pants in my room.
