19/20/21 and pages 7-8 Flashcards

(42 cards)

1
Q

gathering in of grain or other food crops

A

HARVEST

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

share of a total due from or to a particular state, district, person, etc.

A

QUOTA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

¯’pre ¯ it) fit; set apart for some special us

A

APPROPRIATE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

unreasoning fear; fear spreading through a group of people so

A

PANIC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

prohibit; forbid

A

BAN

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

a small bite; mouthful; tiny amount

A

MORSEL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

form a judgment or opinion
about; guess

A

ESTIMATE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

take in or suck up (liquids); interest greatly.

A

ABSORB

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or
dividing; figure

A

CALCULATE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

restless; disturbed; anxious

A

UNEASY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

more than enough; very plentiful

A

ABUNDANT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

skillful in deceiving others; sly; tricky

A

CRAFTY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

VIGOR

A

active strength or force

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

captive

A

PRISONER

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate

A

FRAGILE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

be destroyed; die

A

PERISH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

openly resisting; challenging

18
Q

AMBUSH

A

a trap in which soldiers or other enemies hide to make a surprise attack

19
Q

with sharp points sticking out; unevenly cut or torn

20
Q

come out; come up; come into view

21
Q

LINGER

A

stay on; go slowly as if unwilling to leave

22
Q

DEVOUR

A

eat hungrily; absorb* completely; take in greedily*

23
Q

PROSPER

A

be successful; have good fortune

24
Q

sign or cause of possible evil or harm

25
verify
prove to be true; confirm*
26
dilemma
situation requiring a choice between two evils; a difficult choice
27
prove to be true or correct; make certain
confirm
28
COLLIDE
come together with force
29
WEARY
TIRED
30
PLEA
REQUEST; APPEAL; THAT WHICH IS ASKED OF ANOTHER
31
TRANSMIT
send over; pass on; pass along; let through
32
be too hard to understand or solve
BAFFLE
33
make less; make easier; reduce the pain of; replace; release; free
RELIEVE
34
goodness; worth; value
MERIT
35
look forward to; expect
ANTICIPATE
36
DETOUR
ROUNDABOUT WAY
37
conform
To behave according to socially accepted standards, rules, or expectations. Example: She always tries to conform to the dress code at work. 2. To comply with or adhere to a specific set of guidelines, instructions, or requirements. Example: The company must conform to the safety regulations.
38
Question
1. A sentence or phrase used to inquire, ask for information, or express doubt. Example: She asked a question about the upcoming project deadline. 2. Doubt or uncertainty about something. Example: There is some question about the accuracy of the data provided.
39
perceive
1. To become aware of, comprehend, or recognize something through the senses or mental processes. Example: He perceived a hint of sadness in her voice and realized she was upset. 2. To interpret or understand something in a particular way. Example: Different people may perceive the same painting differently, depending on their experiences and perspectives.
40
concern
1. Worry, anxiety, or unease about something. Example: Her parents expressed concern about her safety when she traveled alone. 2. Interest or involvement in something, typically due to its importance or relevance. Example: The company's concern for environmental sustainability is evident in their eco-friendly practices.
41
surprise
1. An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing. Example: The surprise on her face was evident when she received the unexpected gift. 2. A feeling of astonishment or amazement. Example: The magician's tricks left the audience in awe and filled with surprise.
42