Vocabulary Unit 15 Flashcards

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What does the word 'beacon' refer to?

A style of architecture

A type of flower

A light or signal that guides or warns (correct)

A bright star

What does 'berserk' mean?

Violently and destructively enraged

What is the meaning of 'celestial'?

Having to do with the skies or heavens; heavenly

Define the word 'chasten'.

To punish in order to improve behavior or attitude Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'confiscate' mean?

To seize by authority; to take and keep Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'data'?

Information; facts, figures, statistics Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'detract'?

To take away from; reduce in value or reputation Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'encounter'.

A meeting, especially one that is unplanned Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'epic'?

A long narrative poem about the deeds of heroes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pantomime' refer to?

A play performed without words using gestures Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pessimist' mean?

One who believes or expects the worst Signup and view all the answers

Define 'precaution'.

Care taken beforehand to prevent something from happening Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'prosecute'?

To bring before a court of law for trial Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'puncture'?

A small hole made by a sharp object Signup and view all the answers

Define 'retaliate'.

To get revenge; to strike back for an injury Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sham' mean?

Fake, not genuine Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'uncouth'?

Unrefined, crude; awkward, clumsy Signup and view all the answers

Define 'underscore'.

To draw a line under; to emphasize Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wholesome' mean?

Healthy; morally and socially sound Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wistful' mean?

Full of melancholy, yearning or longing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Beacon
- A light or signal used for guidance and warning.
- Commonly associated with lighthouses.
- Synonyms include beam and flare.
Berserk
- Refers to being violently enraged or destructive.
- Synonyms include mad and deranged; antonyms are sane and rational.
Celestial
- Pertains to the sky or heavens, often conveying a sense of bliss.
- Synonyms include ethereal and stellar; antonyms are earthly and infernal.
Chasten
- Means to punish with the intent of fostering improvement.
- Synonyms include discipline and temper; antonyms include praise and reward.
Confiscate
- Involves seizing something by authority and keeping it.
- Synonyms include commandeer and expropriate; antonyms are return and restore.
Data
- Represents information including facts, figures, and statistics.
Detract
- Means to take away from or reduce value.
- Synonyms include subtract from and lower; antonyms are increase and enhance.
Encounter
- Can be a meeting, especially unplanned, or a confrontation.
- Synonyms are confrontation (noun) and happen upon (verb); antonyms include avoid and sidestep.
Epic
- Describes a long narrative covering heroic actions or significant events.
- Synonyms include saga and chronicle.
Pantomime
- A form of story or play performed without words, using gestures.
- Synonyms include charade and mime show.
Pessimist
- A person who anticipates the worst outcome; often viewed as a prophet of doom.
- Synonym is killjoy; antonyms include optimist and Pollyanna.
Precaution
- Actions taken in advance to prevent potential issues.
- Synonyms include foresight and safeguard; antonyms are recklessness and heedlessness.
Prosecute
- To bring someone to trial in a court of law.
- Synonyms include put on trial and pursue; antonyms are defend and abandon.
Puncture
- Refers to a small hole made by a sharp object or the act of piercing.
- Synonym (noun) is perforation.
Retaliate
- To seek revenge or strike back in response to an injury.
- Synonyms include avenge and payback; antonyms are pardon and forgive.
Sham
- Indicates something fake or not genuine; can also mean to pretend.
Uncouth
- Describes someone unrefined and awkward.
- Synonyms include boorish and graceless; antonyms are refined and graceful.
Underscore
- To emphasize or draw a line beneath; can also refer to the line itself.
- Synonyms include underline and stress; antonyms are downplay and soft-pedal.
Wholesome
- Characterized by healthiness and moral soundness; beneficial.
- Synonyms include nourishing; antonyms are harmful and unhealthy.
Wistful
- Reflects a sense of melancholy, yearning, or longing.
- Antonyms include cheerful and contented.

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