Vocabulary Building: Set 1

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What does 'abound' mean?

To be plentiful, be filled

Define 'braggart'.

A boaster; boastful in a loud, annoying way

What is a 'cache'?

A hiding place; something hidden or stored

What does 'clarification' mean?

<p>The act of making clear or understandable, an explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'despondent'.

<p>Sad, without hope, discouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'embezzle' mean?

<p>To steal property entrusted to one's care</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'heartrending'.

<p>Causing mental pain or grief</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leisurely' mean?

<p>Unhurried, taking plenty of time; in an easygoing or unhurried way</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lethargic' mean?

<p>Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'malady'.

<p>A sickness, illness, disease, disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mellow' mean?

<p>Ripe, well matured, soft, sweet and rich; to become gentle or sweet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nomadic' mean?

<p>Wandering from place to place</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'piecemeal' mean?

<p>One piece at a time; gradually</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reinforce' mean?

<p>To make stronger with new materials or support</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'seclusion'?

<p>Isolation from others, solitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'status'?

<p>A person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'turmoil'?

<p>A state of great confusion; mental strain or agitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to abound?

<p>To be plentiful or filled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a braggart?

<p>A boaster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is clarification?

<p>Making something clear or understandable; an explanation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is despondent a positive emotion?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to embezzle?

<p>To steal property entrusted to one's care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does heartrending mean?

<p>Causing mental pain or grief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'leisurely'?

<p>Unhurried, taking plenty of time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define lethargic:

<p>Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow-moving; indifferent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a malady?

<p>A sickness, illness, disease, or disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does nomadic describe settling down in one place?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a quest?

<p>A search or hunt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does random mean?

<p>By chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define rant:

<p>To speak wildly and noisily; loud, violent talk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to reinforce?

<p>To make stronger with new materials or support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does despondent mean?

<p>Sad, without hope, discouraged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Abound

To be plentiful; to be filled.

Braggart

A boaster; boastful in a loud, annoying way.

Cache

A hiding place; something hidden or stored.

Clarification

The act of making clear or understandable; an explanation.

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Despondent

Sad, without hope, discouraged.

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Embezzle

To steal property entrusted to one's care.

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Heartrending

Causing mental pain or grief.

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Leisurely

Unhurried, taking plenty of time; in an easygoing or unhurried way.

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Lethargic

Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent.

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Malady

A sickness, illness, disease, disorder.

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Mellow

Ripe, well-matured, soft, sweet, and rich; to become gentle or sweet.

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Nomadic

Wandering from place to place.

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Piecemeal

One piece at a time; gradually.

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Quest

A search, hunt; to search, seek, ask.

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Random

By chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular.

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Rant

To speak wildly and noisily; loud, violent talk.

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Reinforce

To make stronger with new materials or support.

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Seclusion

Isolation from others, solitude.

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Status

A person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige.

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Turmoil

A state of great confusion; mental strain or agitation.

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Study Notes

  • Abound: To be plentiful or be filled.
  • Braggart: A boaster; someone boastful in a loud, annoying way.
  • Cache: A hiding place or something hidden or stored.
  • Clarification: The act of making clear or understandable, an explanation.
  • Despondent: Sad, without hope, discouraged.
  • Embezzle: To steal property entrusted to one's care.
  • Heartrending: Causing mental pain or grief.
  • Leisurely: Unhurried, taking plenty of time; in an easygoing or unhurried way.
  • Lethargic: Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent.
  • Malady: A sickness, illness, disease, or disorder.
  • Mellow: Ripe, well-matured, soft, sweet, and rich; to become gentle or sweet.
  • Nomadic: Wandering from place to place.
  • Piecemeal: One piece at a time or gradually.
  • Quest: A search or hunt; to search, seek, or ask.
  • Random: By chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular.
  • Rant: To speak wildly and noisily; loud, violent talk.
  • Reinforce: To make stronger with new materials or support.
  • Seclusion: Isolation from others, solitude.
  • Status: A person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige.
  • Turmoil: A state of great confusion; mental strain or agitation.

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