WEAKNESS (1.15.2025) PART 2 Flashcards
A type of beetle known for infesting and damaging stored grains.
weevil
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
spelunker
A low hill at the base of a mountain range.
foothill
Carelessly done or lacking attention to detail.
slipshod
A person who remains independent, especially in politics.
mugwump
A unit of frequency equal to one million hertz.
megahertz
To leave quickly or run away in a hurry.
skedaddle
Conforming to Jewish dietary laws or something proper and acceptable.
kosher
An object or issue causing fear or worry, often needlessly.
bugaboo
Nonsense or foolish talk.
balderdash
A narrow trench in the ground, especially made by a plow.
furrow
A tropical hardwood tree known for its durable timber.
teak
A U.S. state in the southern region known for its Creole culture and jazz music.
Louisiana
Perfectly fine or satisfactory.
hunky-dory
A small songbird known for its short tail and loud voice.
wren
A large waterbird with a distinctive pouch under its beak.
pelican
Relating to or due from a son or daughter.
filial
A coastal region famous for its mild climate and resorts.
Riviera
A protein in muscle cells that stores and carries oxygen.
myoglobin
A type of fat found in the blood, composed of glycerol and three fatty acids.
triglyceride
A region in western Ireland known for its scenic beauty and rugged terrain.
Connemara
A chemical radical derived from xylene, used in organic chemistry.
xylyl
Refers to the Geiger counter, a device that detects radiation, named after Hans Geiger.
Geiger
An edible seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
wakame
A network or grid, often used in photography or surveying.
reseau
Conveying a hidden or allegorical meaning, especially in political contexts.
aesopian
Government or rule by mob or mass.
ochlocracy
A tropical plant known for its umbrella-shaped clusters of leaves.
schefflera
Referring to marine organisms that remain in deep-sea environments throughout their life.
holobenthic
The appearance of being true or real.
verisimilitude
