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?

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

Define 'despondent'.

Sad, without hope, discouraged Signup and view all the answers

What does 'embezzle' mean?

To steal property entrusted to one's care Signup and view all the answers

Define 'heartrending'.

Causing mental pain or grief Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leisurely' mean?

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

What does 'lethargic' mean?

Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent Signup and view all the answers

Define 'malady'.

A sickness, illness, disease, disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mellow' mean?

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

What does 'nomadic' mean?

Wandering from place to place Signup and view all the answers

What does 'piecemeal' mean?

One piece at a time; gradually Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reinforce' mean?

To make stronger with new materials or support Signup and view all the answers

What is 'seclusion'?

Isolation from others, solitude Signup and view all the answers

What is 'status'?

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

What is 'turmoil'?

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

What does it mean to abound?

To be plentiful or filled. Signup and view all the answers

What is a braggart?

A boaster. Signup and view all the answers

What is clarification?

Making something clear or understandable; an explanation. Signup and view all the answers

Is despondent a positive emotion?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to embezzle?

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

What does heartrending mean?

Causing mental pain or grief. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'leisurely'?

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

Define lethargic:

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

What is a malady?

A sickness, illness, disease, or disorder. Signup and view all the answers

Does nomadic describe settling down in one place?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a quest?

A search or hunt. Signup and view all the answers

What does random mean?

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

Define rant:

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

What does it mean to reinforce?

To make stronger with new materials or support. Signup and view all the answers

What does despondent mean?

Sad, without hope, discouraged. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Abound

To be plentiful; to be filled.

Braggart

A boaster; boastful in a loud, annoying way.