Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
1
Q
To obstruct progress; to block.
A
Impede
2
Q
To pass or go by (said of time)
A
Elapse
3
Q
Rambling; no to the point.
A
Discursive
4
Q
Endangered
A
Imperiled
5
Q
A potent, dark coffee brewed by means of forced steam.
A
Espresso
6
Q
Adroitness; the quality of being skilled in using one’s hands and body.
A
Dexterity
7
Q
The study of insects.
A
Entomology
8
Q
Obese; fat; bulky
A
Corpulent
9
Q
A contagious respiratory virus characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane, fever, prostration, aches and pains.
A
Influenza
10
Q
Dangerously thin.
A
Emaciated
11
Q
Frantic; frenzied
A
Frenetic
12
Q
To grind or strike (usually the teeth) together.
A
Gnash
13
Q
Grave; severe; causing or likely to cause grief.
A
Grievous
14
Q
To spin; to wind or coil.
A
Gyrate
15
Q
An inspiring spiritual or intellectual leader; a revered teacher.
A
Guru
