 | Term | Definition |
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AMISS |
FAULTY, IMPERFECT NOT AS IT SHOULD BE |
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brawl |
a noisy quarrel or fight, |
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detest |
to hate, dislike very much, loathe |
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domestic |
native to a country,not foreigh, relating to the life or affairs of a household |
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flagrant |
extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious |
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flaw |
a slight fault, defect, crack |
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fledgling |
an exesperienced person, beginner, a young bird about to leave the nest |
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fluster |
to make or beacome confused, agitated, nervous |
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foremost |
chief, most important, primary |
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momentum |
the force or speed with which something moves |
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notable |
striking, remarkable, person who is well known distinguished |
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nuture |
to bring up, care for, train, nourish |
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paradox |
a self contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true, a person or thing with seemingley contradictory qualities |
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perjury |
the act of swearing to a lie |
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presume |
to take for granted, assume or suppose, to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties |
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prior |
earlier, former |
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proficient |
skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
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salvo |
a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute, a sudden burst of anything |
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vigilant |
wide awake, alert, watchful |
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wrath |
intense anger |
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abnormal |
not usual, not typical, strange |
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capsize |
to turn bottom side up |
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catastrophe |
a large scale disaster, misfortune, failure |
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decrease |
to become or make less, |
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disputatious |
inclined to argue or debate, provoking debate |
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eject |
to drive or throw out, evict |
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flourish |
to grow, thrive, be prosperous, to wave in the air |
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incentive |
a reason for doing something, |
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insubordinate |
disobedient, rebellious |
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legible |
easily read |
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nub |
the central point or heart of a matter, a knob |
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onslaught |
a violent attack, sudden rush of something |
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ordain |
to establish by law, to order or command |
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outstrip |
to get ahead of, do better than exceed |
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pervade |
to spread throughout |
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prudent |
cautious, careful, showing good sense |
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quench |
to put out, extinguish, end |
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remnant |
a small part remaining behind |
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simultaneous |
happening or existing at the same time |
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swerve |
to turn aside sharply, sudden turn |
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accelerate |
to speed up, cause to move faster |
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bystander |
one who looks on or observes |
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canvass |
to go through an area in order to procure botes, sales to discuss |
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casual |
happening by chance or on an irregulas basis, informal |
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downtrodden |
treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed |
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entice |
to attract, tempt |
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erode |
to wear away gradually, eat away |
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flounder |
to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way |
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graphic |
lifelike, vivid, relating to the pictorial arts |
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gruesome |
horrible, revolting, ghastly |
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melancholy |
sad, gloomy, unhappy, sadness |
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ordeal |
difficult or painful experience |
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parch |
to make dry and thirsty, shrivel with heat |
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persist |
to continue steadily in a course of action, refuse to stop or change |
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puny |
less than normal strenght or size no importance |
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quibble |
to evade or belittle a point by twisting words or minor objections |
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ratify |
to approve, give formal approval, confirm |
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regal |
royal, kinglike, fit for a king |
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stifle |
to smother, prevent from breathing, hold back, choke off |
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vital |
having life, living, necessary to life |
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bellow |
make a sound similar to that of a bull, roar |
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beneficiary |
one who benefits from something, person who is left money or other property |
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botch |
repair or patch poorly, make a mess of, hopelessly |
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clutter |
fill or cover in a disorderly way, mess |
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dilapidated |
falling apart or ruined, run down |
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dismantle |
to take apart, strip of something |
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farce |
play filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings |
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futile |
not successful, falling to have any result |
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grueling |
vert tiring, calling for an extreme effort |
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hospitable |
offering friendly or generous treatment to guests |
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lair |
the home or den of a wild animal, hideout |
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lavish |
overly generous,extravagant, abundant |
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morbid |
in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy |
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notorious |
widely known because of bad conduct |
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pamper |
to allow too many privileges, be too generous |
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parasite |
an organism that lives in or on another organism |
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shirk |
to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a dut |
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surplus |
an amount beyond what is required, excess |
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timidity |
the state of being easily frightened |
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veto |
the power to forbid or prevent, to prohibie, reject |
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adequate |
sufficient, enough |
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ajar |
partly open |
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dialogue |
conversation between two or more people, free discussion |
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emblem |
a symbol, sign, token |
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gigantic |
huge, giant, immense |
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havoc |
very great destruction, ruin |
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hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, |
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implore |
to beg earnestly for |
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infamous |
very wicked, disgraceful, shameful |
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innumerable |
too many to count, without number |
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lax |
not strict, careless, lack discipline |
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mar |
to spoil, damange, injure |
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misdemeanor |
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony |
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mull |
to think about, ponder, to grind or mix |
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narrative |
story detailed report, |
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overture |
opening move toward negotiation or action |
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pact |
an agreement, treaty |
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stalemate |
situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible |
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vindictive |
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing strong revenge |
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wilt |
become limp and drooping, wither lose strength |
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abound |
to be plentiful be filled |
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braggart |
a boaster, boastful in a loud annoying way |
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cache |
a hiding place, something hidden |
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clarification |
the act of making clear or understandable |
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despondent |
sad, without hope, discouraged |
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embezzle |
to steal property entrusted to one's care |
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heartrending |
causing mental pain or grief |
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leisurely |
unhurried, taking plent of time |
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lethargic |
unnaturally sleepy, dull, slow moving |
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malady |
a sickness, illness, disease |
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mellow |
ripe, well matured, soft, sweet and rich |
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nomadic |
wandering, moving about from place to place |
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piecemeal |
one piece at a time, gradually |
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quest |
search, hunt seek, ask |
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random |
by chance, not planned or prearranged |
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rant |
to speak widly and noisily, loud |
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reinforce |
to make stronger with new materials or support |
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seclusion |
isolation from others, solitude |
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status |
persons condition or position in the eyes of the law |
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turmoil |
state of great confusion or disorder, mental strain |
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agitation |
violent stirring or movement, noisy confusion |
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blurt |
say suddenly or without thinking |
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chronological |
arranged in order of time of occurrence |
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countenance |
a face, facial expression, tolerate or approve |
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diminish |
to make or become smaller, reduce in size |
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enchant |
to please greatly, to charm, put under a magic spell |
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fluctuate |
to cahnge continually, to move up and down |
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foster |
to bring up, give care to, promote, encourage |
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grovel |
to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way, to lie face downward |
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handicraft |
work done by hand, trade requiring hand skill |
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hilarious |
extremely funny, causing loud amusement |
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ignite |
to set on fir, cause to burn |
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magnitude |
the great size or importance of something |
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massive |
large and heavy, great in size |
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maternal |
like a mother |
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pall |
to lose in interest, attraction or effectiveness |
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reputable |
well thought of, having good reputatuion |
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revere |
to love and respect deeply, honor greatly |
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saga |
a narrative of heroic exploits, a long detailed account |
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stodgy |
dull, boring, old fashioned, hidebound, lumpy thick |
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affliction |
physical ailment, cause of pain or trouble |
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akin |
related by blood, having similar qualities or character |
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cosmopolitan |
found in most parts of the world, having many fields of interest, worldwide |
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elongate |
to grow in lenght, become loner, extend |
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gala |
public entertainment marking a special event, festive occasion |
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gaudy |
flashy, showy, not in good taste |
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gratitude |
appreciation, thankfulness |
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heed |
to pay careful attention to, notice guided by |
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hoax |
act intended to trick or deceive, fraud |
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impartial |
just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides |
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impostor |
swindler, deceiver, one who uses a false name |
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inflate |
fill with air or gas, swell or puff out, make something appear larger than it is |
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meager |
poor, scant, thin |
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meditate |
think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon |
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nutritious |
nourishing, valuable |
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oppress |
to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly |
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pedestrain |
one who goes on foot, relating to walking |
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transmit |
to send on, pass along, send out |
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vanquish |
to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow |
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wan |
unnaturally pale or sickly looking, lacking vitality, dim, weak |
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authoritative |
official, coming from a source that calls for obedience |
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bankrupt |
state of financial ruin |
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clamor |
public outcry, any loud and continued noise |
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coincide |
to be in full agreement, to be the same in nature |
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cynical |
inclined to believe the worst of epople, bitterly mocking |
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despot |
ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, tyrant |
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feud |
bitter, ling ertm quarrel |
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haggle |
to argue in a petty way, especially about a price |
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hardy |
able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment |
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harmonious |
able to get along together well, combingin different elements that blend pleasingly |
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hoard |
store up save, |
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indisposed |
slightley ill, disinclined to do something |
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legacy |
an inheritance, somoething handed down from an ancestor |
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legitimate |
lawful, fightful, reasonable, justifiable |
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mirth |
merry fun, gaiety, laughter |
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officiate |
to perform the duties of an office |
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partial |
no complete, favoring one side over anouther |
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patronize |
to give ones business to regularly as a customer, to suppor, provide financial help |
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rite |
ceremony, nay formal custom or practive |
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sagacious |
shrewd, wise in a keen practical way |
