100 Words (26-50) Flashcards
(25 cards)
Eavesdrop
To listen secretly to the private conversation of others.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English
Egregious
Well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin
Ember
A glowing piece of burning wood or coal.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: German
Emerge
To become visible or known.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin
Engross
To occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English
Exasperation
A state of anger, impatience, or great irritation.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin
Exhilarate
To cause someone to feel very happy; elate.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin
Falter
To proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Old Norse
Foresight
The ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: English
Fragrance
A sweet or pleasant odor; a scent.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin
Furtive
- 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
Grueling
Physically or mentally exhausting.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: English
Gusto
Great enjoyment; zest.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Italian
Habitation
A place in which to live; a residence.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin
Hasten
- 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
Havoc
Very great destruction or disorder.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: French
Headway
Progress toward a destination or a goal.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: English
Ignite
- To cause something to start burning. 2. To begin to burn; catch fire.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin
Illuminate
To provide with light or cast light on someone or something.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Latin
Impending
About to occur.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin
Imperious
Arrogant; overbearing; domineering.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin
Jabber
To talk rapidly and in a senseless manner; chatter.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English
Jargon
The specialized language of a trade, profession, or group of people.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: English
Jostle
To bump roughly against another person or thing.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: English