Shared Flashcard Set

Details

wordly wise
for the quiz
22
General Vocab
5th Grade
05/15/2008

Additional General Vocab Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
accumulate
Definition
to increase in number or amount
Term
aggravate
Definition
1.to make worse
2.to anger or annoy
Term
conserve
Definition
to save by using care fully
Term
aggravation.
Definition
1. annoyance
2. a source of annoyance
Term
conservation
Definition
the saving or protection of something through careful use
Term
contaminate
Definition
to harm by contact with something undesirable
Term
contamination
Definition
the act of or result of contaminating
Term
diminish
Definition
to make or become smaller or less, to reduce
Term
drastic
Definition
severe, extreme
Term
extravagant
Definition
using more than is required
Term
extravagance
Definition
the quality of being wasteful
Term
frugal
Definition
careful in spending or using something
Term
impurity
Definition
something that is harmful or dirty
Term
peril
Definition
danger;something that is dangerous
Term
imperil
Definition
to place in danger
Term
perilous
Definition
dangerous
Term
perpetual
Definition
continuous
Term
resource
Definition
1.a supply that can be used when there is a need
2. skill in dealing with difficult situations
Term
resourceful
Definition
able to deal with difficult situations
Term
substitute
Definition
1. to replace one thing or person for another
2. something or someone that replaces another
3. acting in place of someone or something else
Term
sustain
Definition
1. to keep up
2. to suffer, to undergo
Term
vital
Definition
1. necessary for continued life or prosperity
2. full of lively spirit
3. of the greatest importance
Supporting users have an ad free experience!