Vocabulary Class 2A Flashcards

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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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Test your understanding of vocabulary with this interactive flashcard set designed for Class 2A. Each card provides a word, its definition, and helps enhance your language skills effectively. Perfect for building a strong vocabulary foundation.