Vocabulary Workshop Level C Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of the word 'adage'?

A fortress overlooking a city

A rich mass of ore

A proverb or wise saying (correct)

A playful exchange

What does 'bonanza' refer to?

A rich mass of ore or something profitable

How would you describe someone who is 'churlish'?

Rude or lacking good manners

Define 'citadel'.

A fortress that overlooks a city Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'collaborate'?

To work together Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'decree'?

An order with the force of law Signup and view all the answers

'Discordant' means agreeable in sound.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'evolve' mean?

To develop gradually Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'excerpt'?

A passage taken from a book or article Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'grope' mean?

To feel about hesitantly with the hands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hover' mean?

To float or hang suspended Signup and view all the answers

Define 'jostle'.

To bump or force one's way Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'laggard'?

A person who moves slowly or falls behind Signup and view all the answers

What are 'plaudits'?

Applause or enthusiastic praise Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'preclude' mean?

To make impossible or prevent Signup and view all the answers

Define 'revert'.

To return or go back Signup and view all the answers

What is 'rubble'?

Broken stone or bricks Signup and view all the answers

What does 'servile' mean?

Relating to a slave or overly submissive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vigil' mean?

A watch or period of watchful attention Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'wrangle'?

To quarrel or argue noisily Signup and view all the answers

What are 'antics'?

Ridiculous and unpredictable behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'avowed' mean?

Declared openly without shame Signup and view all the answers

What is 'banter'?

Playful remarks exchanged Signup and view all the answers

How would you define 'bountiful'?

Giving freely or generous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'congested' mean?

Overcrowded or filled to excess Signup and view all the answers

Define 'detriment'.

Harm or loss Signup and view all the answers

What does 'durable' mean?

Sturdy or lasting for a long time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enterprising' mean?

Willing and able to start something Signup and view all the answers

Define 'frugal'.

Economical and avoiding waste Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gingerly' mean?

With extreme care or caution Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'glut'?

An oversupply or overstuffing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incognito' mean?

In a disguised state or under an assumed identity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'invalidate' mean?

To make valueless or take away effect Signup and view all the answers

What does 'legendary' mean?

Described in well-known stories Signup and view all the answers

What does 'maim' mean?

To cripple or disable Signup and view all the answers

What does 'minimize' mean?

To make as small as possible Signup and view all the answers

Define 'oblique'.

Slanting or not straightforward Signup and view all the answers

What does 'veer' mean?

To change direction suddenly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'venerate' mean?

To regard with reverence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Workshop Level C - Key Terms

Adage: A wise saying or proverb that conveys traditional wisdom.
Bonanza: Refers to a large and valuable mass of ore; symbolizes sudden wealth or prosperity.
Churlish: Describes someone who is rude, discourteous, or difficult to engage with.
Citadel: A protective fortress or commanding structure overlooking a city.
Collaborate: The act of working jointly with others on a project.
Decree: An official order with legal power or the act of issuing such an order.
Discordant: Characterized by sounds that are jarring or lacking harmony.
Evolve: To gradually develop or rise to a higher state or level.
Excerpt: A portion or passage taken from a larger text; can also refer to the act of quoting.
Grope: To search or feel around hesitantly; often used to describe a blind search.
Hover: To remain suspended in one place or to move uncertainly back and forth.
Jostle: To bump or push against someone to force one's way or compete for position.
Laggard: Refers to a person who is slow to move or falls behind; can also describe a slow process.
Plaudits: Applause or enthusiastic approval, typically expressed in praise.
Preclude: To prevent or make something impossible; to exclude.
Revert: To go back or return to a previous condition.
Rubble: Broken pieces of stone or bricks, often associated with remnants of destruction.
Servile: Relating to a slave; characterized by abject submissiveness or a lack of independence.
Vigil: A period of watchful attention, often associated with a nighttime observance.
Wrangle: To argue noisily; can also refer to the act of obtaining something through dispute.

Additional Vocabulary Insights

Antics: Unpredictable or ridiculous behavior; often used to describe entertaining actions.
Avowed: Something that is openly declared without shame or reservation.
Banter: A playful exchange of teasing remarks; can represent light-hearted conversation.
Bountiful: Generously abundant or giving; signifies plentiful resources or abundance.
Congested: Overcrowded or excessively filled; often describes traffic or usage limits.
Detriment: Refers to harm or disadvantage that causes injury or damage to something.
Durable: Sturdy and long-lasting; relates to goods that can withstand repeated use.
Enterprising: Describes a person who is energetic and capable of initiating new projects with creativity.
Frugal: Economical in terms of avoiding waste; signifies a modest lifestyle or approach.
Gingerly: Proceeding with extreme caution; signifies careful action.
Glut: To oversupply or overfill; can imply excess availability leading to waste.
Incognito: Existing under a false identity or disguise; refers to someone in hiding.
Invalidate: To render something worthless; typically associated with laws or arguments.
Legendary: Pertaining to well-known tales; describes figures or events from folklore rather than factual history.
Maim: To severely injure or disfigure; often associated with loss of function.
Minimize: To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree; emphasizes reduction.
Oblique: Slanting or indirect; often means not straightforward in approach.
Veer: To suddenly change direction or alter course.
Venerate: To regard with deep respect or reverence; signifies honoring someone or something greatly.

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Enhance your vocabulary with this comprehensive set of flashcards for Vocabulary Workshop Level C. Each card includes a word along with its definition, providing an effective way to learn and memorize important vocabulary. Perfect for students aiming to improve their language skills.