100 Words (26-50) Flashcards

(25 cards)

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Eavesdrop

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To listen secretly to the private conversation of others.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English

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Egregious

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Well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin

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Ember

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A glowing piece of burning wood or coal.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: German

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Emerge

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To become visible or known.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin

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Engross

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To occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English

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Exasperation

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A state of anger, impatience, or great irritation.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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Exhilarate

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To cause someone to feel very happy; elate.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin

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Falter

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To proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Old Norse

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Foresight

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The ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: English

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Fragrance

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A sweet or pleasant odor; a scent.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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Furtive

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  1. Done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky. 2. Giving the appearance of not wanting to be noticed, especially in showing nervousness.
    Part of Speech: Adjective
    Word Origin: Latin
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Grueling

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Physically or mentally exhausting.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: English

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Gusto

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Great enjoyment; zest.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Italian

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Habitation

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A place in which to live; a residence.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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Hasten

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  1. To move or act swiftly; hurry. 2. To cause something to happen more quickly than it would otherwise.
    Part of Speech: Verb
    Word Origin: French
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Havoc

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Very great destruction or disorder.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: French

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Headway

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Progress toward a destination or a goal.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: English

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Ignite

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  1. To cause something to start burning. 2. To begin to burn; catch fire.
    Part of Speech: Verb
    Word Origin: Latin
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Illuminate

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To provide with light or cast light on someone or something.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin

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Impending

A

About to occur.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin

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Imperious

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Arrogant; overbearing; domineering.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin

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Jabber

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To talk rapidly and in a senseless manner; chatter.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English

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Jargon

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The specialized language of a trade, profession, or group of people.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: English

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Jostle

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To bump roughly against another person or thing.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English

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Jut
To extend sharply outward or upward; project. Part of Speech: Verb Word Origin: English