Vocabulary Workshop Level B Flashcards
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What is the definition of 'abnormal'?

  • not usual, not typical, strange (correct)
  • to be plentiful, be filled
  • to speed up, cause to move faster
  • sufficient, enough

What does 'abound' mean?

  • not productive, bare
  • to make sound similar to that of a bull
  • to be plentiful, be filled (correct)
  • a family or young animals

What is the meaning of 'accelerate'?

  • to combine, unite
  • to speed up, cause to move faster (correct)
  • to get down from, step down from
  • to root out, get rid of

What does 'adequate' mean?

<p>sufficient, enough (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'affliction'?

<p>a physical ailment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'agitation' refer to?

<p>noisy confusion, excitement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ajar' means completely closed.

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

What is the meaning of 'akin'?

<p>related by blood; having similar qualities or character</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'alight' mean?

<p>to get down from (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'alliance'?

<p>a joining together for some common purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amiss' mean?

<p>faulty, imperfect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'anecdote'?

<p>a short account of an incident in someone's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Animated' describes something that is dull and lifeless.

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

What does 'anonymous' mean?

<p>unnamed, without the name of the person involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'authoritative' mean?

<p>official and commanding respect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'available'?

<p>ready for use, at hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bankrupt' mean?

<p>in a state of financial ruin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'barren'?

<p>not productive, bare</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bellow' mean?

<p>to roar like a bull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'beneficiary' mean?

<p>one who benefits from something</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Bewilder' means to confuse completely.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'blurt'?

<p>to say suddenly or without thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'botch' mean?

<p>to make a mess of (A), to patch poorly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'braggart'?

<p>a person who boasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brawl' mean?

<p>a noisy quarrel or fight</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'brood'?

<p>a family or young animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'browse' mean?

<p>to nibble, graze (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'buffoon'?

<p>a clown; a coarse, stupid person</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bystander' mean?

<p>a person who does not participate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'cache'?

<p>a hiding place; something hidden or stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'canvass' mean?

<p>to discuss in detail (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'capsize' mean?

<p>to turn bottom side up, upset</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'casual'?

<p>happening by chance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'catastrophe'?

<p>a large-scale disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cater' mean?

<p>to provide food and service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Chronological' means arranged randomly.

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

What is the definition of 'clamor'?

<p>a public outcry; any loud continued noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clarification' mean?

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

'Clutter' refers to something organized and in order.

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

What does 'coincide' mean?

<p>to be in full agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'consolidate'?

<p>to combine, unite</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'constituent' mean?

<p>an essential part (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Controversial' refers to something universally accepted.

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

What does 'cosmopolitan' mean?

<p>found in most parts of the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'countenance'?

<p>a face, facial expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'counterfeit' mean?

<p>not genuine, fake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'culminate' mean?

<p>to reach a high point of development or climax</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'customary'?

<p>usual, expected routine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cynical' mean?

<p>bitterly mocking or sneering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'decrease' mean?

<p>to make less (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'despondent' mean?

<p>sad, without hope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'despot'?

<p>a ruler who oppresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'detest' mean?

<p>to hate very much (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'dialogue'?

<p>a conversation between two or more people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dilapidated' mean?

<p>falling apart or ruined (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'diminish'?

<p>to make or become smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dishearten' mean?

<p>to discourage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'dismantle'?

<p>to take apart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'disputatious' mean?

<p>inclined to argue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'disrupt' mean?

<p>to break up, disturb (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dissuade' mean?

<p>to persuade not to do something</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'docile'?

<p>easily taught, led, or managed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'domestic' mean?

<p>native to a country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'dominate'?

<p>to rule or control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'downright' mean?

<p>thoroughly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Downtrodden' describes someone living in luxury.

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

What does 'drone' mean?

<p>a buzzing sound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'dupe'?

<p>a person easily tricked or deceived</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dynamic' mean?

<p>active, energetic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'dynasty'?

<p>a powerful family of rulers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'elongate' mean?

<p>to grow longer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'embezzle' mean?

<p>to steal property entrusted to one (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'emblem'?

<p>a symbol, sign, token</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enchant' mean?

<p>to charm or please greatly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'entice' mean?

<p>to attract, tempt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'entreat' mean?

<p>to request earnestly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'entrepreneur'?

<p>a person who starts a business</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eradicate' mean?

<p>to root out, destroy completely (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'erode' mean?

<p>to wear away gradually</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'evict'?

<p>to force out from a property</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Fallible' means incapable of making mistakes.

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

What does 'farce' mean?

<p>filled with absurd happenings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'feud' mean?

<p>a bitter long-term quarrel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fickle' mean?

<p>liable to change rapidly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'foretaste'?

<p>an advance indication or warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flagrant' mean?

<p>extremely bad or glaring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'flaw'?

<p>a slight fault or defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fledgling' mean?

<p>an inexperienced person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flounder' mean?

<p>to thrash about clumsily (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flourish' mean?

<p>to thrive or grow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fluctuate' mean?

<p>to change continually (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fluster' mean?

<p>to become confused or agitated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'foremost' mean?

<p>chief or most important (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'firebrand' mean?

<p>a troublemaker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'foster' mean?

<p>to bring up, give care to</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Fruitless' means yielding success or positive results.

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

What does 'frustrate' mean?

<p>to prevent from accomplishing a purpose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fugitive' mean?

<p>one who flees or runs away (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'futile' mean?

<p>not successful or useless (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Overview

  • The list contains 100 vocabulary words, primarily adjectives and verbs, suitable for various contexts.
  • Words span a range of meanings related to everyday situations, emotions, and intricate concepts.

Key Vocabulary Terms

  • Abnormal: Indicates something not usual or typical.
  • Abound: Refers to being plentiful or filled.
  • Accelerate: Means to speed up or hasten.
  • Adequate: Sufficient or enough for needs.
  • Adjacent: Describes something that is near or next to something else.

Emotional and Physical States

  • Affliction: A term for a physical ailment or misfortune.
  • Agitation: Encompasses stirring emotions or noisy confusion.
  • Despondent: Describes a feeling of sadness or hopelessness.
  • Dishearten: Means to discourage someone.

Actions and Processes

  • Bellow: A loud, roaring sound similar to a bull's.
  • Blurt: To speak suddenly without forethought.
  • Disrupt: To disturb or break apart.
  • Cater: To fulfill needs or provide services, particularly food.

Relationships and Dynamics

  • Alliance: A joining together for a common goal or purpose.
  • Bystander: One who observes but does not partake in an action.
  • Beneficiary: A person who receives benefits, often from a will or trust.

Characteristics and Traits

  • Braggart: A boaster, often annoying or loud about it.
  • Cynical: Someone who tends to believe the worst about people.
  • Docile: Easily managed or obedient.

Situational Contexts

  • Catastrophe: A large-scale disaster or failure.
  • Controversial: Something that leads to public disagreement or argument.
  • Consolidate: To combine or unite for strength.

Events and Changes

  • Culminate: Reaching a high point or climax in development.
  • Fluctuate: To change continually or oscillate.
  • Diminish: To reduce in size or amount.

Unsuccessful Attempts

  • Fruitless: Not producing desired results or success.
  • Futile: Useless or not likely to succeed.
  • Bankrupt: A state of financial ruin; can also refer to the act of financial destruction.
  • Evict: To force someone out from property or residence.

Creative and Descriptive Language

  • Akin: Related or similar in nature.
  • Bewilder: To confuse completely.
  • Enthralled: To be charmed or captivated completely.

Conclusion

  • This vocabulary list equips learners with diverse terms that are essential in describing emotions, actions, and states of being, useful for academic and everyday contexts. Proper understanding and usage of these terms can enhance communication effectiveness.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Vocabulary Workshop Level B. This quiz covers all the words included in the workshop, providing definitions for each term to help reinforce your learning. Perfect for students looking to improve their vocabulary skills.

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