Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
30 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Acute |
Definition:sharp or sever in effect Sentence:When the knife went into my hand, I realized it was acute. Part of Speech:Adjective Synonym:sudden, violent Antonym:dull |
|
|
Agenda |
Definition:a list, plan, outline, of things to be done Sentence:Presidents have busy agendas. Part of Speech:Noun Synonym:calender, plan Antonym: vitiate
|
|
|
Blight |
Definition:any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustrationSentence:The hurricane was a blight. Part of Speech:noun Synonym:curse, plague Antonym: happiness
|
|
|
Boisterous |
Definition:noisily jolly or rowdy Sentence:Donald Trump is a boisterous fellow Part of Speech:adjective Synonym:uproarious Antonym: calm
|
|
|
Commentary |
Definition:a series of comments, explanations, or annotationsSentence:Youtube commentaries are my favorite thing to watch. Part of Speech:noun Synonym:comment, criticism Antonym: problem, praise
|
|
|
Devestate |
Definition:to lay wasteSentence:ISIS loves to devestate famous stuff(them bastards)Part of Speech:verb Synonym:ravage Antonym: create
|
|
|
Eerie |
Definition:weird Sentence:The house was eerie. Part of Speech:adjectiveSynonym:weirdAntonym:normal
|
|
|
Fedility |
Definition:loyalty Sentence:The companions in Fallout have fidelityPart of Speech:nounSynonym:loyaltyAntonym: disloyalty
|
|
|
Generate |
Definition:to bring into existenceSentence:Women generate babies.Part of Speech:verbSynonym:createAntonym: destroy
|
|
|
Headstrong |
Definition:willfulSentence:Brave people are usually headstrongPart of Speech:adjectiveSynonym:willfulAntonym:docile
|
|
|
Induce |
Definition:to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or stateof mindSentence:to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.Part of Speech:verbSynonym:actuateAntonym: dissuade
|
|
|
Inhabitant |
Definition:to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.Sentence:Lei Huazhen is a handsome woman and unusually tall for an inhabitant ofSichuan.Part of Speech:nounSynonym:dwellerAntonym: tourist
|
|
|
Keepsake |
Definition:anything kept, or given to be kept, as a token of friendship or affection;remembrance.Sentence:The necklace my mom gave me is a keepsake.Part of Speech:nounSynonym:souvenierAntonym:disposable
|
|
|
Leeway |
Definition:extra time, space, materials, or the like, within which to operate;marginSentence:If iI'm lucky, the teacher will give me a leeway to make my posterPart of Speech:nounSynonym:flexibilityAntonym:time limit
|
|
|
Mortal |
Definition:subject to deathSentence:Humans are mortal.Part of Speech:adjectiveSynonym:vulnerableAntonym:immortal
|
|
|
Numb |
Definition:deprived of physical sensation or the ability to moveSentence:If you're paralyzed, your body is most likely numb.Part of Speech:adjectiveSynonym:dazedAntonym:lively
|
|
|
Oracle |
Definition:the agency or medium giving such responsesSentence:Fox is an unreliable oracle.Part of Speech:nounSynonym:answerAntonym:
|
|
|
Ovation |
Definition:an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loudand prolonged applauseSentence:For his time as a veteran, John was given a standing ovation.Part of Speech:nounSynonym:acclaimAntonym:disapproval
|
|
|
Partisan |
Definition:an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegianceSentence: Republicans are partisan. Part of Speech: nounSynonym:followerAntonym:opponent
|
|
|
Plight |
Definition:a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate oneSentence: Iraq is in a plight. Part of Speech:noun Synonym: PredicantAntonym:solution
|
|
|
Ravenous |
Definition:extremely hungry; famished; voraciousSentence:After not eating for a day, I am ravenous.Part of Speech:adjectiveSynonym:greedyAntonym:sated
|
|
|
Remorse |
Definition:deep and painful regret for wrongdoing; compunctionSentence:Some murderers have remorse for their victims.Part of Speech:noun Synonym:guiltAntonym:happiness
|
|
|
Reverie |
Definition:a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musingSentence:When you're doing yoga, you're in a state of reverie.Part of Speech:noun Synonym:tranceAntonym:nightmare
|
|
|
Revocation |
Definition:the act of revoking; annulment.Sentence:Revocation is the act of revoking. Part of Speech:nounSynonym:cancellationAntonym:approval
|
|
|
Setback |
Definition:a check to progress; a reverse or defeatSentence:When the team scored a goal, it was a setback to us. Part of Speech:noun :Synonym:blowAntonym:advance
|
|
|
Smug |
Definition:contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness;complacentSentence: Narcissists are smug. Part of Speech:adjective Synonym:complacentAntonym:humble
|
|
|
Strife |
Definition:vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonismSentence: ISIS and America are in a strife. Part of Speech:noun Synonym:differenceAntonym:peace
|
|
|
Synopsis |
Definition:a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subjectSentence: Whenever I research, I look up the synopsis first.Part of Speech: nounSynonym:recapAntonym:expansion
|
|
|
Topple |
Definition:to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble downSentence: To win a war, you have to topple the leader. Part of Speech:verb Synonym: collapse Antonym: hold
|
|
|
Vacate |
Definition:to give up possession or occupancy ofSentence: If your house is a bio-hazard, you have to vacate it. Part of Speech:verb Synonym:abandon Antonym:allow
|
