IT ENDS WITH US Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does the word 'ledge' refer to?

A cooking utensil

A wide road

A type of tree

A narrow shelf that sticks out from a wall (correct)

What does 'erratic' mean?

Regular and predictable

Easily understood

Calm and steady

Not following a regular pattern (correct)

What does the word 'account' mean?

Consider

What is the meaning of 'grandeur'?

Splendor and magnificence Signup and view all the answers

What does 'toke up' mean?

To smoke marijuana Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hold one's card well' mean?

To do things in an intelligent and well-planned way Signup and view all the answers

What does 'economical' refer to?

Thrifty, frugal, not wasting Signup and view all the answers

What is 'residency'?

Advanced doctor training Signup and view all the answers

What does 'it flops' mean?

It fails Signup and view all the answers

What does 'introspective' mean?

Thinking a lot about your own thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'despondent' mean?

Sad, depressed, dejected Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conceive' mean?

Imagine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stand tall' mean?

Proud and confident Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'cliché'?

An overused expression Signup and view all the answers

What does 'butted up to' mean?

To be near or connected to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jaded' mean?

Bored Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thwarted' mean?

Blocked, prevented Signup and view all the answers

What does 'decadent' mean?

Morally low Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thrashing around' mean?

Hitting around Signup and view all the answers

What does 'misconception' mean?

Misunderstanding, a wrong idea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bereavement' mean?

Paid leave for an employee when immediate family dies Signup and view all the answers

What does 'disparaging' mean?

Belittling, condescending, mocking Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cul-de-sac' mean?

Dead end Signup and view all the answers

What does 'capris' refer to?

Pants Signup and view all the answers

What does 'preconceived judgment' mean?

Formed an opinion before you have enough information Signup and view all the answers

What does 'upcycling' mean?

Creative reuse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'putrid' mean?

Unpleasant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'croon' mean?

Hum or sing softly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CVS' stand for?

Consumer Value Stores Signup and view all the answers

What does 'languid' mean?

Slow and casual Signup and view all the answers

What does 'commiserate' mean?

Sympathize, pity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'have a field day with' mean?

To get a lot of pleasure by doing something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'instigate a fight' mean?

Provoke a fight Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a smidge' mean?

A little Signup and view all the answers

What does 'riding crop' refer to?

A short whip with a handle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superimposed' mean?

Laid over something Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'rebuttal'?

Counterargument Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'concoction'?

Mixture of things Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bouts of tears' refer to?

Short period of crying Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'obituary'?

A notice of death Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mulch' mean?

A layer of decaying leaves or wood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'manure' refer to?

Animal waste Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trumped' mean?

Beat Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'pallet'?

Straw mattress or makeshift bed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'interlude' mean?

A period of time between two events Signup and view all the answers

What does 'give you props' mean?

Praise and give respect Signup and view all the answers

What does 'divulge' mean?

Reveal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anatomically' mean?

Bodily structure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'whittling knife' refer to?

Carving knife Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cogzinant' mean?

Aware Signup and view all the answers

What is 'blasphemy'?

Disrespect for God Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hit a rough patch' mean?

To experience lots of problems Signup and view all the answers

What does 'overbearing' mean?

Dominating, overpowering Signup and view all the answers

What does 'monumental' refer to?

Great, massive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conjoined' mean?

Joined together, united Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flush against' mean?

Level against Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frisky' mean?

Lively and playful Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hell-bent' mean?

Recklessly determined Signup and view all the answers

What does 'without a hitch' mean?

Without a problem, smoothly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'demise' mean?

Death Signup and view all the answers

What does 'laden breath' refer to?

Loaded, burdened breath Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adamantly' mean?

Firmly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'exacerbate' mean?

To make it worse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'misconstrued' mean?

Misunderstood; misinterpreted Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dock your pay' mean?

Cut your pay Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sever' mean?

To cut Signup and view all the answers

What does 'put me in a funk' mean?

To be very unhappy and without hope Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ebbs' mean?

To recede/move away (tide water) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to field questions' mean?

Answer questions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unnerving' mean?

Nervous, feel worried Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ludicrous' mean?

Ridiculous, absurd Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cathedral' refer to?

Church Signup and view all the answers

What does 'strapped for cash' mean?

In need of more money Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coincide' mean?

Tally, to be the same Signup and view all the answers

What does 'homage' mean?

Respect Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distaste' mean?

Dislike Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'infomercial'?

Television commercial aims to sell a product Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perpetual' mean?

Continuing forever Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sous Chef' mean?

Second-in-command in the kitchen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'maitre d'hotel' mean?

Headwaiter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'on the cusp' mean?

Between two states Signup and view all the answers

What does 'levity' mean?

Lack of seriousness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'registry' mean?

Record book Signup and view all the answers

What does 'headway' mean?

Progress Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Review

ledge: A narrow shelf projection from a wall, often used for display or decoration.
erratic: Behavior that lacks consistency or regularity; unpredictable.
account: To consider or take into account.
grandeur: Characterized by splendor, magnificence, or greatness.
toke up: Slang for smoking marijuana.
hold one's card well: To act intelligently and plan effectively in a situation.
economical: Frugal and efficient; avoiding wastefulness.
residency: A period of advanced training for medical doctors.
it flops: Indicates failure, especially in terms of plans or endeavors.
introspective: Engaging in deep self-reflection and analysis of one’s thoughts.

Emotional and Descriptive Terms

despondent: A state of deep sadness or depression; feeling hopeless.
conceive: To form an idea or imagination about something.
stand tall: To exhibit pride and confidence.
cliché: A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought.
butted up to: To be adjacent or closely connected to something.
jaded: Feeling tired or bored, often due to overexposure.
thwarted: Prevented from achieving a goal or desire.
decadent: A state of moral or cultural decline; characterized by excessive indulgence.

Situational and Contextual Language

thrashing around: Hitting or moving wildly.
misconception: A mistaken belief or idea arising from misunderstanding.
bereavement: Paid leave given to an employee after a family member's death.
disparaging: Derogatory comments that belittle or mock others.
cul-de-sac: A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
capris: A style of pants cut mid-calf.
preconceived judgment: Forming an opinion before having sufficient information.
upcycling: The creative reuse of objects to create new, useful items.

Unique Expressions

putrid: Descriptive of something that is rotten or deeply unpleasant.
croon: To sing or hum in a soft, soothing manner.
CVS: Abbreviation for Consumer Value Stores, a retail pharmacy chain.
languid: Characterized by a slow and relaxed manner; lacking energy.
commiserate: To express sympathy or pity for someone's misfortune.

Problematic Situations

have a field day with: To take great pleasure or enjoyment from a situation.
instigate a fight: To provoke or incite a conflict.
a smidge: A tiny amount or degree.
riding crop: A short whip used in horse riding.
superimposed: To place one layer over another.
rebuttal: A counterargument or statement that contradicts another.
concoction: A mixture of various elements.

Emotional States and Conditions

bouts of tears: Periods marked by crying; emotional outbursts.
obituary: A published notice informing of someone's death.
mulch: A protective layer of decaying organic matter used in gardening.
manure: Animal waste used as fertilizer.
trumped: To surpass or defeat someone or something.

Time and Context

pallet: A makeshift bed or straw mattress.
interlude: An interval or pause between significant events.
give you props: To acknowledge publicly and respect someone’s achievements.
divulge: To disclose or reveal confidential information.
anatomically: Related to the structure or organization of the body.

General Terms and Phrases

whittling knife: A knife used for carving wood.
cognizant: Being aware and informed.
blasphemy: Disrespectful or sacrilegious remarks about God.
hit a rough patch: Experiencing a difficult period filled with challenges.
overbearing: Dominating or aggressively controlling in manner.

Importance of Awareness

monumental: Significantly large or important.
conjoined: Connected or linked together.
flush against: To lie flat or level against something else.
frisky: Full of life and energy; playful.
hell-bent: Determined to achieve something regardless of consequences.

Problem-Free Scenarios

without a hitch: Smoothly, without problems or difficulties.
demise: Referring to death or the termination of something.
laden breath: Breath that is heavy or burdened.
adamantly: Stubbornly or firmly holding a position.
exacerbate: To worsen a situation or condition.

Misinterpretations and Consequences

misconstrued: Misunderstood or misinterpreted.
dock your pay: To reduce or withhold salary as a penalty.
sever: To cut apart; to remove.
put me in a funk: To feel very unhappy or hopeless.
ebbs: Referring to a decline or movement away, particularly in tides.

Interaction and Engagement

to field questions: To respond to inquiries or questions.
unnerving: Causing a feeling of nervousness or worry.
ludicrous: Absurd or laughably ridiculous.
cathedral: A large and significant church building.
strapped for cash: Experiencing a shortage of money.

Reflection and Progress

coincide: To occur at the same time; to correspond.
homage: An expression of respect or reverence.
distaste: A strong dislike or aversion.
infomercial: A commercial designed to promote and sell a product.
perpetual: Lasting forever or constantly recurring.

Culinary Terms

Sous Chef: A chef who is the second-in-command in the kitchen.
maitre d'hotel: The head waiter, responsible for overall service in a restaurant.
on the cusp: At the point where two states or conditions meet.
levity: A lightness or lack of seriousness in attitude.
registry: A record book for official entries.
headway: Progress made toward a goal or objective.

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