1/30/2025 Flashcards
(32 cards)
Sport (verb)
wear or display (a distinctive item).
“he was sporting a huge handlebar moustache”
2.
play in a lively, energetic way.
“the children sported in the water”
What does ‘punctuated’ mean?
Marked by punctuation or interruptions
Often used to describe writing or speech that is broken up or emphasized by pauses.
Define ‘tufs’.
a bunch or collection of threads, grass, hair, etc., held or growing together at the base.
What is a ‘disguise’?
An appearance that conceals one’s identity
Disguises can be physical or behavioral.
Verb: we took elaborate measures to disguise ourselves as locals
Noun: I put on dark glasses as a disguis
What does ‘nebula’ refer to?
A cloud of gas and dust in space
Nebulae can be sites of star formation.
星雲
What does ‘teemed’ mean?
Abundantly filled or swarmed with
Often used to describe places or situations that are lively or crowded.
True or False: ‘Demonstably’ refers to something that can be shown or proven.
True
It implies evidence or demonstration of a claim.
証拠などが明らかに、確実に
What does ‘wacky’ mean?
Strange or eccentric in behavior or appearance
Often used humorously to describe oddities.
奇抜な、おどけた
What does ‘piqued’ mean?
Stimulated interest or curiosity
It often refers to a feeling of being intrigued.
1.arouse (interest or curiosity).
“with his scientific curiosity piqued, he was looking forward to being able to analyse his find”
2.feel irritated or resentful.
“she was piqued by his curtness”
Fill in the blank: To intersect means to _______.
[meet or cross at a point]
Intersections can occur in various contexts, such as lines, paths, or concepts.
divide (something) by passing or lying across it.
“the area is intersected only by minor roads”
(of two or more things) pass or lie across each other.
“lines of latitude and longitude intersect at right angles”
What does ‘confound’ mean?
To confuse or perplex
It can also mean to mix up or fail to distinguish.
What does ‘sleek’ refer to?
Smooth and glossy in appearance
Often used to describe design or style that is elegant.
What does ‘attenuated’ mean?
Reduced in force, effect, or physical thickness
It can refer to both physical and abstract concepts.
Define ‘gritty’.
Having a rough texture or character
It can describe both physical surfaces and metaphorical situations.
Hunkered
1.squat or crouch down low.
“he hunkered down beside her”
2.apply oneself seriously to a task.
“students hunkered down to prepare for the examinations”
Diluting
verb
gerund or present participle: diluting
make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.
“bleach can be diluted with cold water”
薄める、
What does the term ‘imparting’ refer to?
To convey or communicate information or knowledge
Imparting is often used in educational contexts.
与える、伝える
What does ‘albeit’ mean?
Although or even though
‘Albeit’ is commonly used to introduce a contrast.
What are cetaceans?
Marine mammals that include whales, dolphins, and porpoises
Cetaceans are known for their intelligence and complex behaviors.
クジラ目
What does ‘smorgasbord’ mean?
A buffet offering a variety of dishes
Originally a Swedish term, it implies a wide selection.
食べ放題
What does ‘fraught’ mean?
Filled with or destined to result in something undesirable
Often used to describe situations that are tense or filled with anxiety.
問題・危険・心配などがいっぱいの、緊迫した
What does ‘bowed’ refer to in a general sense?
Bent forward, typically as a gesture of respect or submission
Bowing can also indicate agreement or acknowledgment.
What is meant by ‘vicinity’?
The area near or surrounding a particular place
Vicinity often refers to nearby locations or neighborhoods.
There are no stores in the vicinity of our house.
What does ‘exponentially’ indicate?
In a manner that increases rapidly or at an increasing rate
Often used in mathematical contexts to describe growth patterns.
急激に加速・増加、飛躍的に
