Shared Flashcard Set

Details

VMA Vocabulary
Cumulative basic and challenge
351
English
8th Grade
05/13/2008

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
abduct
Definition
to carry off by force
Term
aspiration
Definition
a hope of achivement
Term
burnish
Definition

to polish by rubbing

to make glossy and smooth

Term
curiosity
Definition
a desire to learn or know about something
Term
diagnosis
Definition
an act of identifying a certain illness; a conclusion reached about something
Term
disharmony
Definition
lack of agreement or harmony; discord
Term
effect
Definition
result; outcome caused by somehting; to bring about or cause to happen
Term
excursion
Definition
a short journey; pleasure trip
Term
finicky
Definition
difficult to please; very fussy; fastidious
Term
gaunt
Definition
thin and bony; angular
Term
hygeine
Definition
the science of personal health and disease prevention
Term
intolerable
Definition
unbearable; beyond what is acceptable
Term
lithe
Definition
able to bend easily
Term
nibble
Definition
to eat of chew in small, quick bites; a small bite
Term
persist
Definition
to refuse to stop; to continue firmly in an action or thought
Term
prevalent
Definition
widley or commonly found
Term
renounce
Definition
to give up a title, a responsibility, or an activityl; to reject
Term
skeptical
Definition
doubting; questioning; not quickly or easily believing
Term
swelter
Definition
to be affected by high heat
Term
unintelligible
Definition
not able to be understood
Term
dogmatic
Definition
opinionated; arrogant
Term
feckless
Definition
ineffective; irresponsible; careless
Term
ramification
Definition
the result or outcome of an act; a consequence
Term
rencid
Definition
having an awful odor or taste; offencive
Term
stagnant
Definition
stale; not advansing or developing
Term
absurd
Definition
ridiculous or unreasonable; not true
Term
astound
Definition
to fill with wonder; to surprise
Term
calamity
Definition
a disaster; great distress or misfourtune
Term
decelerate
Definition
to decrease i n the speed of
Term
dialect
Definition
a variation of pronunciation, grammer, or vocabulary by a group within a language or region
Term
dishonor
Definition
loss of one's good name; shame; to deprive of one's good name; to shame; to disgrace
Term
efficient
Definition
operating well, without wasted time, energy, or material
Term
exert
Definition
to put into action; to exercise or use
Term
finite
Definition
having an end; having bounds or limits; measurable
Term
glutton
Definition
a person or animal that eats too much
Term
glutton
Definition
a person or animal that eats too much
Term
hypothesis
Definition
an unproved theory
Term
inundate
Definition
to overwhelm; to overflow
Term
luminous
Definition
giving light; full of light; bright
Term
niche
Definition
a hollow space within a wall, rock, or hill; a place or position well-suited to the person in it
Term
persuasive
Definition
having the ability to convince
Term
prohibit
Definition
to forbid an action by rule or law
Term
retort
Definition
to answer quickly; to reply with a prompt argument; a fast or witty responce
Term
snare
Definition
a trap, usually with a noose, for catching animals; any trap; to trap
Term
synchronize
Definition
to make agree in time; to match the rate of movement of two things
Term
upheaval
Definition
the act of being thrown upward; an uprising or violent upset
Term
admonish
Definition
to critisize or scold someone i a mild way
Term
exacerbate
Definition
to make something worse than it is; to aggrivate
Term
expedient
Definition
useful for creating a desired result; based on self-intrest
Term
superflous
Definition
in excess of what is called or necessary
Term
versatile
Definition
able to do a number of things right; useful for many functuons
Term
accuracy
Definition
the quality of being correct; exactness
Term
bauble
Definition
a small decoration of trinket
Term
caustic
Definition
capable of burning, dissolving, or causing other damage; harshly critical
Term
decry
Definition
to criticize publicly; to devalue
Term
dilemma
Definition
a situation that requires a difficult choice
Term
disown
Definition
to refuse to accept as one's own
Term
elimination
Definition
removal
Term
external
Definition
on the outside or outer part
Term
flippant
Definition
lacking respect or seriousness
Term
grieve
Definition
to feel great sadness; to cause great sadness
Term
idolize
Definition
to view with admiration or devotion; to worship
Term
isolate
Definition
to separate from a group or whole
Term
maneuver
Definition
a planned and skillful move; to make a skillful move
Term
nonchalant
Definition
not concerned, indifferent
Term
pillar
Definition
a building column that supports something above such as a roof; a person in an important position
Term
random
Definition
happening or done without a plan; without order
Term
rung
Definition
a step of a ladder; the piece of wood that spans two chair legs for support
Term
speculate
Definition
to think carefully about or suppose; to buy or sell something in hopes of making a profit
Term
tangible
Definition
able to be seen or touched
Term
upright
Definition
in a standing, straight-up position; morally good
Term
absolution
Definition
forgiveness; freeing from punishment
Term
erratic
Definition
irregular in action; odd
Term
jocund
Definition
merry, cheerful or jolly
Term
magnanimous
Definition
showing a generous or noble spirit
Term
tout
Definition
to recommend or praise something highly
Term
acquit
Definition
to find not guilty or free from a charge
Term
belligerent
Definition
ready to fight, angry; at war
Term
censor
Definition
a person who examines materials to remove parts that don't meet a set of standards; to examine for the purpose of removing material that does not meet a set of standards
Term
defiance
Definition
a resistance to authority or an opposing force
Term
diligence
Definition
careful attention to one's job; persistence
Term
dispatch
Definition
to send off; the act of sending off; speed; a quickly sent written message
Term
embankment
Definition
a mound of earth used to prevent flooding or to support a roadway
Term
facet
Definition
the small, flat surface on a tooth, stone, or gem; part or phase
Term
flourish
Definition
to grow well or thrive
Term
grudge
Definition
to hesitate to give or admit something; a strong feeling of ill will or resentment
Term
ilk
Definition
type or kind
Term
itemize
Definition
to list one by one
Term
mediocre
Definition
not good or bad; commonplace
Term
notable
Definition
worthy of notice or remarkable; prominent; a person who is worthy of notice
Term
pivot
Definition
a rod or shaft around which some other part rotates or swings; to rotate or swing
Term
rascal
Definition
a mischievous person or animal
Term
sage
Definition
wise or showing keen judgment; a wise person; an herb used for cooking
Term
sprightly
Definition
lively, active or animated
Term
taut
Definition
pulled or drawn tight; emotionally or mentally strained or tense
Term
vacuum
Definition
a completely empty space; an absence or emptiness; a machine for cleaning by use of suction; containing air or other gas at a reduced pressure
Term
chide
Definition
to voice disapproval in a mild way
Term
contentious
Definition
quick to argue or quarrel
Term
filibuster
Definition
to attempt to keep a bill from passing in a legislature by the use of excessive speeches
Term
hypothetical
Definition
based on an unproved idea
Term
invincible
Definition
incapable of being overcome or beaten
Term
admissible
Definition
acceptable; worthy of being permitted
Term
benificial
Definition
making better or having benefit; helpful
Term
colleague
Definition
a fellow worker
Term
deflate
Definition
to release air or gas from; to reduce confidence or value
Term
dilute
Definition
to thin or weaken by adding liquid; weakened
Term
dispense
Definition
to give out or distribute; to release from a duty
Term
emotional
Definition
with strong feeling feeling
Term
fallow
Definition
plowed or tilled but not seeded for one's growing season; uncultivated; earth that is plowed but not seeded
Term
fluted
Definition
decorated with grooves
Term
haphazard
Definition
by chance or without planning
Term
illustrious
Definition
well-known, famous
Term
jaunt
Definition
a short trip
Term
merit
Definition
a valuable quality or trait
Term
notorious
Definition
well-known usually for unfavorable reasons
Term
platform
Definition
a raised surface; the deck of a train station; the ideas of a political candidate or party
Term
ratify
Definition
to approve for use or action
Term
saline
Definition
of, relating to, or containing salt
Term
squander
Definition
to spend wastefully
Term
tenacity
Definition
firmness, persistence, or determination
Term
venture
Definition
a task that is risky or dangerous; an undertaking involving chance; to expose to danger; to risk or to brave; to offer at risk of rejection
Term
angst
Definition
anxiety or apprehension
Term
egocentric
Definition
being concerned with the individual rather than society; self-centered, selfish
Term
fluctuate
Definition
to continually change between two choices; to varry
Term
obtrusive
Definition
calling attention to manner or conduct in an undesirable way
Term
vindicate
Definition
to free from blame; to justify; to uphold
Term
affect
Definition
to make something change; to pretend
Term
benign
Definition
gentle or harmless
Term
commencement
Definition
a begging; a ceremony for graduation
Term
dehydration
Definition
to removal or loss of water
Term
dimension
Definition
a measure of length, width, or height
Term
disposal
Definition
removal or getting rid of
Term
endear
Definition
to make dear or fond of
Term
falter
Definition
to hesitate; to lapse in confidence; unsure action; quavering sound
Term
forage
Definition
food for animals; a search for food or provisions; to search for food
Term
forage
Definition
food for animals; a search for food or provisions; to search for food
Term
harness
Definition
the straps used on an animal to help it pull something; to bring under control; to utilize
Term
immorality
Definition
living forever; lasting fame
Term
jollity
Definition
a happy feeling; merriment
Term
mete
Definition
to give out; to disribute
Term
novelty
Definition
something new; unusual, or original; newness
Term
platoon
Definition
division within a military company; any group of people working together
Term
rebuttal
Definition
the offering of opposing evidence or arguments
Term
savory
Definition
having a pleasant taste or smell; one of a group or herbs used for cooking
Term
squelch
Definition
to stop; to put down with a remark; a rash reply
Term
torrent
Definition
a raging flood; any constant, strong flow
Term
vertical
Definition
lengthwise; straight up and down or upright
Term
berate
Definition
to scold in a harsh way
Term
divisive
Definition
disruptive; causing disagreement or division
Term
lucrative
Definition
producing wealth, profitable
Term
meticulous
Definition
very careful about details; fussy
Term
pugnacious
Definition
eager to fight, combative
Term
afflicted
Definition
suffering with; troubled by
Term
bilk
Definition
to cheat out of money; to defraud; to elude
Term
commend
Definition
to praise; to call attention to; to recommend
Term
delicacy
Definition
fragility; softness; something pleasing to the senses
Term
diminutive
Definition
very small
Term
dissect
Definition
to cut apart or separate; to examine
Term
endeavor
Definition
a good try or attempt; to try or strive
Term
famine
Definition
a serious shortage of food; starvation
Term
frail
Definition
not strong or hearty, weak; easily broken
Term
hectic
Definition
marked by feverish activity, hasty
Term
inadequate
Definition
not enough, insufficient; not able
Term
kindle
Definition
to start a fire; to set in action; to inspire
Term
minimum
Definition
the smallest amount possible; the least possible
Term
obsolete
Definition
no longer in use; out of date
Term
plausible
Definition
likely; acceptable; apparently believable
Term
receptacle
Definition
something that holds or contains, a container
Term
scrutinize
Definition
to watch carefully, to examine
Term
stake
Definition
a sharpened wood or metal piece hammered into the ground as a marker or support; to indicate boundaries with a stake; to assert a right or an ownership to something
Term
torrid
Definition
dried by the sun's heat; burning
Term
vestige
Definition
a mark or trace of something no longer present
Term
bellicose
Definition
eager to start wars or quarrels
Term
incorrigible
Definition
unmanageable or unable to be improved
Term
matriarch
Definition
a female who dominates a family or group
Term
sagacious
Definition
having good judgement or keen perception
Term
vilify
Definition
to make rude or vicious statements against
Term
affinity
Definition
a natural liking for attraction to someone or something
Term
blanch
Definition
to take the color from; to whiten; to boil briefly
Term
component
Definition
a part; element, ingredient
Term
descend
Definition
to move from a higher place to a lower place
Term
diplomat
Definition
one who represents a government in dealing with other governments; someone skilled in talking effectively with people
Term
diverse
Definition
different; having variety
Term
endorse
Definition
to write one's name on a document to show approval; to approve
Term
fantasy
Definition
imagination, a product of the mind; a foolish notion
Term
frequency
Definition
how often something happens; number of repetitions of an electrical current
Term
hedge
Definition
a row of bushes; to confine; to avoid
Term
incise
Definition
to cut into
Term
knoll
Definition
a rounded hill or mound
Term
monarchy
Definition
a government under one leader, such as a king, queen, or emperor, usually determined by birth
Term
opaque
Definition
unable to be penetrated by light
Term
plunder
Definition
to rob by open force, as in war; robbery by open force; anything taken by robbery
Term
recess
Definition
a pause in an activity an indentation
Term
secrete
Definition
to give off fluids or other cells from a living body; to hide something away in secret
Term
stammer
Definition
to make involuntary interruptions in speech
Term
tranquil
Definition
free from problems; calm; still
Term
voluble
Definition
speaking with a steady flow of words, talkative
Term
fabricate
Definition
to make up; to invent
Term
innovate
Definition
to develop a new way of doing something
Term
retrospect
Definition
the act of thinking about the past or looking back
Term
supplant
Definition
to take the place of; especially through force or trickery
Term
tenacious
Definition
holding firmly or tightly; persistent or stubborn
Term
agitate
Definition
to shake or stir; to upset or excite emotionally
Term
bounteous
Definition
giving generously; ample or plentiful
Term
comprise
Definition
to include or contain; to make up
Term
despondent
Definition
feeling sad or discouraged; wanting to give up
Term
disassociate
Definition
to end contact with someone or something
Term
dominant
Definition
ruling or controlling; foremost
Term
engaged
Definition
busy or occupied; planning to be married
Term
fatigue
Definition
weariness; mental or physical exhaustion; to tire out
Term
fugitive
Definition
running away or escaping; someone who is running away from the law
Term
hesitant
Definition
holding back; not able to decide
Term
indifferent
Definition
having no interest in; having no feeling about or option of
Term
laborious
Definition
requiring or involving hard work or effort
Term
monopoly
Definition
complete control of a business or service by one group
Term
optical
Definition
of or having to do with eyes and eyesight
Term
portray
Definition
to make a picture of; to describe in words; to act out on stage
Term
recluse
Definition
someone who lives apart from others; apart from others, solitary
Term
sedate
Definition
calm, settled, composed
Term
static
Definition
having no motion; at rest; atmospheric electricity; interference with radio or tv reception die to electric disturbance; strong opposition
Term
transact
Definition
to do, to carry out, or to perform business
Term
wane
Definition
to gradually decrease in size or amount; a gradual decrease or lessening
Term
arbitrary
Definition
existing or occurring by chance; based on one's own judgement, without resriction
Term
conspicuous
Definition
attracting attention by being unusual
Term
envisage
Definition
to imagine or visualize
Term
lackadaisical
Definition
showing little or no interest or energy
Term
optimum
Definition
something that is most favorable; best or most favorable
Term
agonize
Definition
to suffer great physical or emotional pain; to make a major effort
Term
bravado
Definition
a showy display of courage or bravery
Term
confer
Definition
to discuss together; to share ideas
Term
detention
Definition
the act of delaying or keeping behind; the condition of being held behind.
Term
discipline
Definition
training to learn or improve; behavior that follows rules of conduct; to drill or drain by instruction; to punish
Term
drone
Definition
to make a constant dull humming sound; a dull humming sound; a male bee
Term
engineer
Definition
a person who designs or builds an operating system; one who operates an engine; to plan, build, or manage
Term
feat
Definition
an act of hard work, strength, or great accomplishment
Term
fundamental
Definition
of a foundation or basis, basic; an essential or important part
Term
hoard
Definition
a hidden supply of something stored for future use; to gather by saving or hiding
Term
infinite
Definition
having no boundaries or limits, endless
Term
lament
Definition
a song or poem of grief; to feel or show grief; to regret deeply
Term
multitude
Definition
a great, indefinite number
Term
optimistic
Definition
likely to expect the best result or outcome
Term
pragmatic
Definition
having a practical point of view
Term
recourse
Definition
an instance of turning to someone or something for help
Term
sequence
Definition
the following of one thing after another; a particular order
Term
stimulate
Definition
to move or rouse to action
Term
transit
Definition
passage over, across, or through
Term
gesticulate
Definition
to create motions with the hands to show feeling or add force to what one is saying
Term
juxtapose
Definition
to place close together or side by side
Term
ostentatious
Definition
done for show; intended to attract attention
Term
premise
Definition
an assumption that is taken for granted but not proved
Term
resilient
Definition
having to recover or adjust to change
Term
allocate
Definition
to set aside for a special purpose
Term
brim
Definition
the upper edge of anything hollow
Term
conform
Definition
to be or make similar in form; to act in harmony with, to comply
Term
dethrone
Definition
to remove from position or power
Term
disconnected
Definition
apart from; not connected
Term
dubious
Definition
doubtful; or full or uncertainty
Term
entitle
Definition
to give a particular name or title to; to give a claim or right to; to qualify
Term
ferocious
Definition
fierce or savage; extreme or severe
Term
furlough
Definition
time away; a leave of absence or vacation
Term
horizontal
Definition
parallel to the ground; something that goes across
Term
inkling
Definition
a hint, a slight suggestion; a vague understanding
Term
laud
Definition
to praise or glorify
Term
murmur
Definition
a low unclear, constant sound; to make a low unclear constant sound
Term
ordeal
Definition
a difficult or painful experience
Term
precise
Definition
clearly and carefully stated; distinct; exact
Term
rectify
Definition
to make right
Term
shirk
Definition
to put off work or duty in order to avoid
Term
stoic
Definition
not showing feeling; restrained or impassive
Term
tumult
Definition
a loud disturbance of a large crowd; any confusion of the mind or feelings
Term
wrath
Definition
violent anger or rage
Term
affirmation
Definition
confirmation that something is correct
Term
auspicious
Definition
showing promise of success or good fortune
Term
demeanor
Definition
outward manner; behavior or conduct
Term
enormity
Definition
extreme wickedness or atrocious character
Term
prerogative
Definition
an exclusive or special right that belongs to a person or group
Term
amiable
Definition
agreeable and friendly; good-natured
Term
brisk
Definition
lively, quick, active
Term
controversy
Definition
a disagreement or debate between opposing sides
Term
detract
Definition
to lessen; to take away a good part of something
Term
discord
Definition
a lack of agreement; a harsh noise
Term
durable
Definition
lasting; able to withstand wear or withering
Term
envelop
Definition
to enclose with wrap or cover; to surround completely
Term
fervent
Definition
showing great emotion or warmth; ardent; enthusiastic
Term
fury
Definition
fierce anger or rage
Term
hostility
Definition
unfriendliness, the state of being enemies; opposition to an ides
Term
inquisitive
Definition
extremely curious; eager to learn
Term
legible
Definition
easily read; apparent
Term
mutilate
Definition
to cut off; or damage an important part of something
Term
oscillate
Definition
to swing back and forth
Term
predator
Definition
an animal that attacks other animals or living things; a person who attacks others
Term
reiterate
Definition
to say over again, to repeat
Term
siege
Definition
thew surrounding of a location for the purpose of capture
Term
subordination
Definition
placement in a lower class or rank; obedience
Term
twinge
Definition
a sudden sharp pain; a sudden emotional pain
Term
wretched
Definition
living a miserable life; in very poor condition
Term
gregarious
Definition
enjoying the company of others
Term
mortify
Definition
to cause shame or humility
Term
permeate
Definition
to spread completely throughout
Term
ruminate
Definition
to ponder; to think over carefully
Term
sardonic
Definition
sarcastic in a bitter or mocking way
Term
antic
Definition
a foolish act or prank
Term
buoy
Definition
a floating device used in water as a marker or warning
Term
credible
Definition
believable, trustworthy, reliable
Term
devise
Definition
to plan; to invent
Term
discriminate
Definition
to distinguish between; to observe a difference; to show prejudice
Term
ecology
Definition
the study of the relationship between living things and their environment
Term
esteem
Definition
to think of with respect; to consider valuable; respect or admiration
Term
fiasco
Definition
a complete failure
Term
gale
Definition
a very strong wind
Term
humble
Definition
modest, not overly proud of one's own accomplishments; to humiliate or destroy the pride of
Term
integral
Definition
necessary to make a whole
Term
liable
Definition
responsible for, according to law
Term
mythical
Definition
having to do with traditional stories about spirits, ancestors, or heroes; imaginary
Term
paragon
Definition
a model of excellence
Term
preliminary
Definition
coming before the main part; introductory; a statement or action that comes before others
Term
reliability
Definition
dependability; the ability to be counted on
Term
silhouette
Definition
the outline of something; to show in outline
Term
succumb
Definition
to give in to a stronger force; to die
Term
tycoon
Definition
a wealthy or powerful businessperson
Term
yarn
Definition
a heavy thread used for knitting and weaving; a story of adventure
Term
accolade
Definition
something given as a sign of a approval, praise, or respect
Term
desultory
Definition
lacking planning, order, or purpose; random
Term
exorbitant
Definition
exceeding in intensity or quality; too much
Term
novice
Definition
a beginner, someone new at something
Term
pinnacle
Definition
a high peak; a pointed top, as of a mountain
Term
antithesis
Definition
the direct opposite
Term
burly
Definition
large in bodily size; strongly built; stout
Term
crucial
Definition
vitally important or essential
Term
devote
Definition
to apply entirely to one activity; to set aside for some purpose
Term
disentangle
Definition
to free from entanglement or complication
Term
economic
Definition
having to do with the management and behavior of goods, services, and money
Term
ethnic
Definition
of a particular religious, national, or cultural group
Term
fidelity
Definition
loyalty, faithfulness to obligations
Term
garnish
Definition
having excessively bright colors or decorations, gaudy
Term
hurdle
Definition
a barrier used in foot races; a problem that must be overcome; to jump over a barrier; to overcome a problem
Term
intervene
Definition
to come between; to interfere; to happen between two points of time
Term
literacy
Definition
the ability to read and write
Term
naive
Definition
showing great simplicity; without much knowledge of the world
Term
perimeter
Definition
the edge around a space; the length of the edge around a space
Term
presumptuous
Definition
inappropriately bold or confident
Term
reminisce
Definition
to remember or talk about past events
Term
siphon
Definition
a curved pipe or tube used to move a liquid from one container to another; to take out by using a siphon
Term
sustain
Definition
to keep; to prolong; to provide for
Term
ultimate
Definition
final; of the greatest size or importance; the final point; the greatest point
Term
zeal
Definition
eager attention or enthusiasm for a cause or goal
Term
abhor
Definition
to feel great hatred or disgust for
Term
discernible
Definition
able to be seen or perceived
Term
effrontery
Definition
audacity, boldness
Term
finagle
Definition
to get something by being tricky or cleaver
Term
precipice
Definition
a very steep cliff or overhang place
Supporting users have an ad free experience!