Vocabulary Test 12! Flashcards
brawny
muscular and strong; powerful
curfew
a rule that prevents people from moving around freely after dark
radiate
to give off heat or light
prosperous`
having economic well-being; wealthy
tension
mental, emotional, or physical strain
smolder
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame
infuriating
making one extremely angry; very annoying
refracts
to make light change direction
exulted
to feel or express joy or triumph; celebrates
rectify
put right; correct
confines
restrict or keep within boundaries
corrosive
to destroy or eat away at something usually metal
manure
organic material that is sometimes used to fertilize land; animal dung
saliva
watery, liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
intent
with earnest or purpose
sarcasm
the use of irony to mock
streamlined
designed or arranged in a way that makes things easier
stabilize
to support and keep from being unsteady
tattered
old and torn; in poor condition
hesitate
pause due to uncertainty
bellowed
emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger
unduly
to an unwarranted degree
driftwood
pieces of wood which are floating on the sea or have been washed ashore
mortgage
credit loan to buy a house
