Vocabulary Class 2A Flashcards

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What does 'Consternation' mean?

A type of gift

Feelings of anxiety or dismay at something unexpected (correct)

Feelings of joy

A state of calmness

How would one do something 'contemptuously'?

In a respectful manner

In an enjoyable way

In a way that shows disdain (correct)

In a way that shows admiration

What does 'deigned' mean?

To do something that you believe to be below yourself

Define 'largesse'.

The generous bestowal of gifts, favors, or money Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stipulating' mean?

Demanding Signup and view all the answers

Who is a 'ragamuffin'?

A person, usually a child, in dirty clothes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sumptuous' mean?

Splendid and expensive-looking Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pelting' refer to?

Attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them Signup and view all the answers

Define 'belabored'.

Argue or elaborate something in excessive detail Signup and view all the answers

What does 'straitened' mean?

Characterized by poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is 'magnanimity'?

Generosity, willingness to give Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dint' refer to?

An impression of a person; a force of attack or impact; or an impression in the surface of an object Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unbidden' mean?

Without having been commanded or invited Signup and view all the answers

What does 'smote' mean?

To strike with a firm blow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thither' mean?

Towards a certain direction Signup and view all the answers

What is a synonym for 'largesse'?

Generosity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hark' mean?

Listen and pay attention Signup and view all the answers

Define 'despondent'.

Feeling helpless; in low spirits; a loss in courage or hope Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reputed' mean?

Widely known and well thought of Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'coherent'?

Of argument or theory; logical and consistent Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'doublet'?

A man's short close-fitting padded jacket, commonly worn from the 14th to the 17th century Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'whet'?

Sharpen the blade of a tool or weapon; stimulate interest/desire Signup and view all the answers

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Vocabulary Flashcards

Consternation: Refers to feelings of anxiety or dismay, especially due to unexpected events; indicates extreme concern.
Contemptuously: Describes an action performed with disdain; signifies a lack of respect.
Deigned: Indicates a condescension in taking an action considered beneath one's dignity.
Largesse: Signifies the generous giving of gifts, favors, or financial contributions.
Stipulating: Means to demand or set conditions required for agreement or compliance.
Ragamuffin: Refers to a person, typically a child, dressed in dirty or tattered clothing.
Sumptuous: Describes something that is lavish, exquisite, or impressively luxurious.
Pelting: Involves attacking someone by repeatedly throwing objects at them.
Belabored: Indicates over-explaining or arguing an idea in excessive detail, often making it tedious.
Straitened: Characterizes a state of poverty or financial difficulty.
Magnanimity: Refers to a disposition of generosity and willingness to give, particularly in forgiving.
Dint: Can denote an impression made by force or impact, or the impact itself on a surface.
Unbidden: Describes something that occurs without being commanded or invited; unexpected.
Smote: Means to deliver a strong blow or strike.
Thither: An archaic term meaning towards a specific direction or place.
Largesse: A repetition of a previous entry, emphasizing generosity in bestowing gifts or financial aid.
Hark: A call to listen attentively; an invitation to pay close attention.
Despondent: Reflects a state of feeling helpless or low in spirits, often associated with a loss of hope.
Reputed: Refers to someone or something widely recognized and generally thought well of.
Coherent: Describes arguments or theories that are logically structured and consistent.
Doublet: Refers to a historical clothing item, specifically a close-fitting padded jacket worn by men from the 14th to 17th century.
Whet: Means to sharpen a tool or weapon, or to stimulate interest and desire in something.

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