Vocabulary 10th Grade #25 Flashcards
Magenta
adjective - a deep, purplish-red color
Breach
verb - to break through; to violate; to leap clear of
ALSO
noun - a violation of a law, obligation or standard; a gap or broken place
Instigate
verb - to urge to action; to begin an action
Equilibrium
noun - a state of balance; mental or emotional poise or control
Imperceptible
adjective - too slight, subtle, or gradual to be noticed
adverb - imperceptibly
Levee
noun - an embankment to prevent or confine flooding; a river landing place
Careen
verb - to sway from side to side
Stratagem
noun - a specific plan, scheme or trick for achieving some purpose, such as to deceive a military enemy; a deception
(NOTE: strategy is the overall plan for victory)
Subsidiary
noun - a company controlled by another company
adjective - subordinate, secondary
Substantially
adverb - largely; considerably; significantly
adverb - substantial
Organza
adjective - a sheer dress fabric resembling organdy, usually made of silk, rayon or nylon
Pretense
noun - a claim, especially one not supported by fact; mere display; show
adjective - pretentious
Adroit
adjective - shrewd, resourceful; dexterous with one’s hands
Oblivious
adjective - unmindful; forgetful
Blandishment
noun - flattering or coaxing speech or action; cajolery
Skeptical
adjective - doubtful; relating to or characteristic of by skepticism, disbelief, or dubiousness
Arbiter
noun - a person chosen to decide a dispute; a judge
Platitude
noun - a flat or trite remark; a saying worn to ineffectiveness by over familiarity; a cliché
Exude
verb - to display conspicuously or abundantly; to discharge slowly through pores or cuts; ooze
Rectify
verb - to set right; to remedy; to adjust
Augment
verb - to increase; make greater or larger
