IT ENDS WITH US Vocabulary Flashcards

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.