Vocabulary 1 Flashcards
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Firm
Strongly felt and unlikely to change.
Contempt/Scorn
Beneath consideration/worthless
Diminished
Made smaller or less
Obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
Authority
The power or right to give orders and make decisions
Origin
The point or place where something begins
Fierce
Having or displaying an intense ferocious aggressiveness (not an ussy)
Stake
A strong wooden or metal post
Vicious
Deliberately cruel violent
Agile
Able to move quickly and easily
Livid
Furiously angry
Glorious
Having worthy of or bringing fame or admiration (beautiful)
Imposing
Grand an impressive in appearance (stunning)
Devour
Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Subdue
Overcome, quieten or bring under control (a feeling or person) (overcome)
Advised
Recommend
Inwardly
(in particular thought) existing in the mind but no expressed to other
Discern
Perceive or recognize (something)
Perceive
Become aware of; realize
Cryptic
having a earning that is mysterious or obscure
Firmly
- without little possibility of movement securely
- without a doubt
Obedient
Complying or willing to comply without other request
Compliant
Willing to agree with others
Ease
- effortless
- move carefully/gradually or gently
Brawl
A rough or noisy fight
Slaughter
Killing animal for food
Shortage
When something is needed but can’t be obtain
Despicable
Deserving hatred or contempt
Hospitality
The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guest
Sputter
Make a serious of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault
Diplomat
An official representing a country abroad
Praise
Admiration or express warm approval
Cunning
Clever
Reconvene
To “unity” again
Evasive
- avoid commitment
- Directed towards avoidance/escape
Reminisce
Remembering enjoyable events
Entice
Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage; Lure
Agitated
Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous; upset, nervous, anxious
Bestow
Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift); grant
Finesse
- Style
- Trick or outsmart (intricate)
Wit
Cleverness/Intelligence
Maneuver
Carefully plan; Plot/Trick (sister scandal)
Arrogant
Exaggerated self-importance; Thinks they’re superior
Griddle
Heavy flat iron plant used for cooking
Upholstery
Padding for sofa or couch