Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Wordly Wise
Midterms
30
English
7th Grade
12/15/2007

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
abate
Definition
To become weaker; to decrease
Term
delicacy
Definition
a choice item of food
Term
annihilate
Definition
To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin
Term
antagonize
Definition
To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike
Term
agitate
Definition
To disturb or upset
Term
addict
Definition
A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit forming and sometimes harmful
Term
epidemic
Definition
The rapid spreading of a disease
Term
derogatory
Definition
expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
Term
lax
Definition
Not strictly enforced; undemanding; careless
Term
Mortal
Definition
A human being, especially as contrasted with a god
Term
dilapitated
Definition
In poor condition from neglect or age
Term
capitulate
Definition
To give in; to surrender
Term
bias
Definition
A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice
Term
industrious
Definition
Hard working; not lazy
Term
figment
Definition
Something that is made up in the mind but has no connection with reality
Term
muse
Definition
To think about in a quiet, careful way
Term
illustrious
Definition
Very famous; outstanding
Term
indifferent
Definition
Not concerned about; not caring
Term
candid
Definition
Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths
Term
Irrelevant
Definition
Having nothing to do with the subject
Term
slaughter
Definition
To kill in order to obtain meat
Term
plague
Definition
A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person
Term
loath
Definition
unwilling; reluctant
Term
menial
Definition
of or relating to low-level, humble work
Term
obnoxious
Definition
very unpleasant; disgusting
Term
beseech
Definition
to ask earnestly; to beg
Term
haughty
Definition
showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others
Term
ponder
Definition
To think about; to consider carefully
Term
acrid
Definition
Sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell
Term
inevitable
Definition
bound to happen; unavoidable
Supporting users have an ad free experience!