English Vocabulary
difficult words, random words
difficult words, random words
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| Flashcards | 147 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Secondary School |
| Created / Updated | 01.03.2021 / 22.03.2021 |
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discern (v.)
spot, detect, discover
nuisance (n.)
annoyance, trouble, harassment, torment
conviction (n.)
belief, persuasion, certainty
vaporize (v.)
boil away, evaporate, gasify
foe (n.)
enemy, opponent
crouch (n. & v.)
knees are bent and upper body is brought forward, dodge, kneel (in a defensive manner).
cower (v.)
crouch down in fear.
rural (adj.)
in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
gash (n.)
long, deep cut/ wound
nape (n.)
back of neck.
deprive (v.)
rob, extract, take away, withdraw, withhold, bereave
deprave (v.)
rotten, tainted, ruined, make (someone) immoral or wicked
forsake oneself/ yourself
(forsake - forsook - forsaken)
leave oneself/ yourself
(leaving your priciples, beliefs and wishes behind or forget about them).
beverage (n.)
a drink other than water.
potable (adj.)
drinkable
hamper (n.)
a large basket with a lid for laundry (NoAm).
a basket or a box mostly for food (brit).
hamper (v.)
hinder, inhibit, make more difficult
inhibit (v.)
block, ban, restrict, restrain, hamper
abbreviation (n.)
shortened form of a word.
treason (n.)
the crime of betraying one's country.
stripling (n.)
a boy, a young man
(a condescending term often used by elders).
dignify (v.)
make (something) seem worthy and impressive.
give an impressive name to (somone or something unworthy of it).
dignity (n.)
the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.
succumb (v.)
surrender, be defeated, fall victim to (something you can't control of).
submit (v.)
1. deliver, show, lay before
2. give in, capitulate , yield, succumb
yield (v.)
surrender, submit, succumb, give in
anguish (n.)
severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
anguished (adj.)
be extremly distressed about something.
serene (adj.)
cheerful, calm, peaceful, untroubled, composed, tranquil
crutch (n.)
a long stick usually made with a piece at the top to fit under the armpit that is used as an aid in walking.
placate (v.)
If you placate someone, you do or say something to make them stop feeling angry.
illicit (adj.)
illegal, prohibited, forbidden
infiltrate (v.)
- to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves.
cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices.
vacant (adj.)
- (of a place) not occupied; empty.
"40 per cent of the offices are still vacant". - having or showing no intelligence or interest; expressionless, deadpan.
"a vacant stare".
biased (adj.)
prejudiced, one-sided
boulder (n.)
a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion.
apprehensive (adj.)
concerned, worried, anxious, fearful, uneasy
timid (adj.)
shy, bashful, coy
agitated (adj.)
- excited, turbulent
- upset, troubled, nervous
evading (v.)
get away, avoid, escape, dodge, elude, obviate
