Vst3

Front 1

Chagrin

Back 1

A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event

To her chagrin, the party ended just as she arrived.

Front 2

Permeate

Back 2

To spread or flow throughout; pervade

An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration.

Front 3

Enervate

Back 3

serious weakening and loss of energy

He continued to watch his dog get torn apart by the pack of wolves despite the inevitable enervation.

Front 4

Ardor

Back 4

Fiery intensity of feeling

The Eagles showed more ardor for the chance to play in the Super Bowl than the Raiders.

Front 5

flourish

Back 5

To do or fare well

No village on the road failed to flourish

Front 6

Corsair

Back 6

A pirate, especially along the Barbary Coast

Even during peaceful times, the man lived like a corsair.

Front 7

Tinge

Back 7

To affect slightly, as with a contrasting quality

The buildings in the picture all had a tinge of white along some of the edges.

Front 8

Obliterate

Back 8

To eliminate or get rid of completely without leaving a trace

The bombs obliterated the small houses along the banks of the river.

Front 9

Evoke

Back 9

To call to mind by naming, citing, or suggesting

The songs that were played on the radio evoked some old childhood memories.

Front 10

Unison

Back 10

The act or an instance of speaking the same words simultaneously by two or more speakers.

All of the cast in the play spoke in unison.

Front 11

Comb

Back 11

To move though or pass across with a raking action

The hunters combed the edge of the forest.

Front 12

Sidled

Back 12

To move sideways

They sidled through the narrow passageway and into the secret chamber.

Front 13

Seething

Back 13

to be in a state of rapid agitated movement

The dirty, neglected shed was seething with insects and rodents.

Front 14

Ignominy

Back 14

Great personal dishonor or humiliation

The ignominy of being forgotten and left behind crushed him.

Front 15

Incur

Back 15

To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bring upon oneself

His actions incurred the anger of his friend.

Front 16

Penchant

Back 16

A definite liking; a strong inclination

Many people in the southern US had a penchant for discriminating against blacks during the nineteenth century.

Front 17

Exasperated

Back 17

greatly annoyed

I was exasperated when my team failed to beat one of the worst teams in the league.

Front 18

Intonation

Back 18

A manner of producing or uttering tones, especially with regard to accuracy of pitch

I tried to keep my intonation as normal as possible when I gave the speech, but I couldn't.

Front 19

Alacrity

Back 19

Cheerful willingness; eagerness

I was shocked at the alacrity he displayed while admitting to the crime.

Front 20

Decipher

Back 20

to interpret the meaning of

You can easily decipher of this poem, but that doesn't take anything away from its meaning.

Front 21

Convey

Back 21

To communicate or make known

I conveyed your message to your son a short while ago.

Front 22

Saunter

Back 22

To walk at a leisurely pace; stroll.

The team sauntered out after halftime confident and in no hurry whatsoever.

Front 23

Harangue

Back 23

a ranting speech or writing

The director was haranguing the actors with different pieces of advice, and the actors got annoyed.

Front 24

Temerity

Back 24

Foolhardy disregard of danger; recklessness

He had the temerity to tell his father that he failed the test not because he didn't study for the test but because the questions didn't make sense.

Front 25

Abate

Back 25

To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity

The point guard's shooting percentage abated significantly in the second half.

Front 26

Remorse

Back 26

bitter regret

I killed my father, but I still feel no remorse, no shame, and no pity.

Front 27

Skirted

Back 27

To pass around rather than across or through

As they skirted the densest part of the forest, they thought about what animals lurked within it.

Front 28

Stipulate

Back 28

To lay down as a condition of an agreement

Her employers stipulated that she was not allowed to leave the house unless she told them where she was going.

Front 29

Fathom

Back 29

comprehend

It is almost impossible to fathom the number of blood cells it would take to create a sphere as large as the earth.

Front 30

Pretext

Back 30

false reason

Can we find a pretext for refusing the invitation?

Front 31

Volition

Back 31

The power or faculty of choosing; the will

He joined the army on his own volition.