Vocab Set 1 Flashcards
Adamant
Stubborn, Refusing to Change
picture: a damn ant
standing in the way of a stream refusing to move
Johnny was adamant that it was his turn on the swing. Even though all the other kids argued he had already been on and its someone elses turn.
Alienate
To Push Someone Away
picture: Alien Nate
who no one wanted to be around
Whenever my friend gets upset he alienates everyone. Its exhausting because i never understand why hes upset since he won’t talk to anyone and just mopes around alone.
Ambidextrious
Able to use both hands with equal skill
A girl in my old softball league was ampidextrious, and would switch off batting with her left and right hand depending on her mood.
Abstract
Theoretical, not concrete
picture: absent tracks
a train running on invisible tracks
I’ve always found abstract art annoying. Its just a bumch of colors on a page that are meant to represent feeling. But really it gives me a headache.
Accolade
Praise/Award
picture: echo lad
a boy screaming good things about himself at a clifface so it echos back to him.
Being described as smooth while soloing is the highest accolade for jazz musicians.
Aloof
Indifferent/Detatched
picture: a roof
a man sittin on top of a roof refusing to look at the people below
AP classes are full of extremely aloof people. Its like they think theyre better than everyone else just because their there, and refuse to be supportive or involved.
Altruistic
Unselfish, Caring
picture: Al’s True Wish Stick
Al has a magic wand that he uses to help people in need
My great grandma is extremely alturistic. She knows almost our entire homeless population, and has helped a lot of them get jobs, and get back on their feet to live a better life.
Acrimony
Angry and Harsh words/behaviors
picture: acre money
two neighbor farmers fighting over land and money
I always thought court cases were interesting because of the amount of Acrimony. Everyone is usually so angry, and defensive that it doesn’t get very far.
Affirmation
Agreement or positive statements
picture: a firm asian
an asian parent finally giving acceptance towards their kid that they did good.
My favorite love language is touch. Its such a gentle affirmation of care.
or
He nodded in affirmation
Affable
friendly or easygoing
picture: a fable
fairytale princesses like Cinderella are always friendly, and have many little friends
I love being around Charlotte because hes so affable. She’s nice to everyone, and knows how to make everyone feel welcome.
Abstruce
difficult to understand
picture: abs truce
two hillbilly tribes that have been fueding. The Abs, sent a letter that might be a truce, but its too difficult to read to know for sure.
I love the band Pink Floyd, but the lyrics to their songs are extremely abtruse. I never know what exactly their talking about, or trying to reference.
Adroit
Skillful in physical activities + difficult situations
picture: Andriod
A robot playing basketball doing the best tricks you’ve ever seen
Phong is far from adroit. His clarinet runs are sloppy and he freaks out in front of crowds.
Aquiescent
Reluctantly Agreeable/ Compliant
picture: agree yes cent
a penny sitting on a bench. the kids keep bothering him to play with them, and reluctantly he agrees
I don’t want to go to the concert in two weeks. But everyone is depending on me to go so I aquiesced.
Acclaim
Praise/Applause
Mrs Williams is a highly acclaimed clarinet player. And when I hear her play I can see why. She has gorgeous tone, she plays with style, and she is incredibly talented.
