12th Grade Vocabulary Flashcards
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What is a condiment?

  • A type of meat
  • An alcoholic beverage
  • Something used to enhance the flavor of food (correct)
  • A cooking technique
  • What does maladroit mean?

    Clumsy or awkward

    What is the meaning of onus?

    A burden or responsibility

    What is a fait accompli?

    <p>An accomplished and presumably irreversible deed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define dastardly.

    <p>Cowardly and treacherous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inebriated mean?

    <p>Drunk or intoxicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does florid mean?

    <p>Excessively decorated or embellished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the zenith?

    <p>The highest point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an apparition?

    <p>The appearance of a ghostlike figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define allusion.

    <p>An indirect reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does capitulate mean?

    <p>To surrender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does limpid mean?

    <p>Clear or transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does proselytize mean?

    <p>To convert someone to a faith or belief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a brooch?

    <p>An ornamental clasp or pin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does broach mean?

    <p>Bring up a topic for discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Flashcards

    • Condiment: Enhances food flavor; considered a spice.
    • Maladroit: Describes someone who is clumsy, awkward, or bungling in movement or skill.
    • Onus: Refers to a burden or responsibility that one must bear.
    • Fait accompli: An action that has been completed; often irreversible and settled.
    • Dastardly: Characterizes actions that are cowardly and treacherous in nature.
    • Inebriated: A term for someone who is drunk or intoxicated.
    • Florid: Describes something that is excessively decorated or heavily embellished.
    • Zenith: Represents the highest point of a particular process or situation.
    • Apparition: Refers to the appearance of a ghostlike figure or spectral presence.
    • Allusion: An indirect reference to a person, event, or piece of literature.
    • Capitulate: Means to surrender or give in after negotiation or dispute.
    • Limpid: Indicates clarity and transparency; something that is easily understood.
    • Proselytize: The act of converting someone to a belief, faith, or cause.
    • Brooch: An ornamental clasp or pin used to fasten clothing or as jewelry.
    • Broach: To raise a subject for discussion; initiating a conversation on a topic.

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    Test your knowledge of advanced vocabulary with these flashcards designed for 12th-grade students. Each card presents a word along with its definition to enhance your language skills. Perfect for preparing for exams or improving your overall vocabulary.

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