Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocabulary Lesson 6
Vocabulary Lesson 6
15
English
6th Grade
03/08/2007

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
ancestry
Definition
all of a person’s ancestors; one’s past family
Term
balk
Definition
to stop and stubbornly refuse to move or act; to hesitate due to reluctance
Term
cordial
Definition
warm and friendly
Term
cycle
Definition
a series of events that occur regularly in definite order; to pass through or move in a cycle
Term
daze
Definition
confused, blurry state of mind 2. to confuse, shock, or stun
Term
dilute
Definition
to thin down or weaken by mixing with water or another liquid
Term
harass
Definition
to disturb, worry, or trouble, especially by continued attacks or through constant annoyance
Term
inconceivable
Definition
that cannot be thought of, imagined, or believed
Term
mediocre
Definition
neither good or bad; ordinary
Term
opinionated
Definition
stubbornly sticking to one’s opinions; unreasonably sure that one’s own opinions are correct
Term
sanctuary
Definition
a place where one can find safety or shelter, also, the safety found there 2. a place where birds and animals are protected from hunters 3. the part of a church or temple used for worship
Term
shimmer
Definition
to shine in an unsteady manner; to gleam faintly
Term
studious
Definition
devoted to and fond of study; devoted to gaining knowledge
Term
substantial
Definition
strong and solid; more than average; large; real or actual
Term
wary
Definition
very careful to avoid danger; cautious
Supporting users have an ad free experience!