Word Meaning Flashcards

1
Q

Likely to seek revenge.
OR
Opposite of forgiving.

A

Vindictive

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2
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Often help to make sure that the young school children behave properly.
Or
Student monitor, chief , magistrate

A

Prefect

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3
Q

A learning disability that affects a person’s ability to read and spell.

A

Dyslexia

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4
Q

The opposite of what you are saying , or are not serious.

A

Ironically

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5
Q

Hatred or prejudice against women.

A

Misogynist

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6
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Removing the covering or the stem and leaves from some fruit, vegetables or seeds.

A

Hulled

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7
Q

The art of speaking or writing effectively.

A

Rhetoric

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8
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The feeling that the future will be good or successful.

A

Optimism

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9
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In a way that is imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true.

A

Hypothetically

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10
Q

A stand that elevates a ball before it is struck

A

Tee

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11
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It can refer to a lack of equality or similarity, especially in a way that is not fair.

A

Disparity

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12
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The right to vote, especially in a political election.

A

Suffrage

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13
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Very attractive or tempting, enticing, seductive, fascinating or charming.

A

Alluring

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14
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North American informal way to say ‘butt’

A

Tush

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15
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Qualification, achievement, or qualities that someone has acquired over time.

A

Credentials

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16
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An angry argument.

A

Barney

17
Q

Having no effective result or being unsuccessful.

A

Futile

18
Q

A large , four - stringed instrument that is part of the violin family.

A

Cello

19
Q

Warm and comfortable

A

Cosy

20
Q

A tendency to change quickly and unpredictably.

A

Volatility

21
Q

The act of misleading someone by displaying confidence or strength.

A

Bluffing

22
Q

Someone is very worried or upset.

A

Agitated

23
Q

To stop moving, doing something, or happening.

A

Halted

24
Q

To become longer, to make something longer.

A

Elongate

25
Q

Extremely happy

A

Ecstatic

26
Q

To forgive someone for something they have said or done.

A

Pardon