Q4W1 Flashcards
What does exasperation mean?
Exasperation is a state of anger, impatience, or
great irritation.
One could say that The Hulk gains his strength from his exasperation.
What does it mean to exhilarate someone or something?
It means to cause someone to feel very
happy; to elate.
I used to exhilarate my oldest son by throwing him up in the air and catching him.
What does it mean to falter?
It means to proceed or continue in an
unsteady or weakening manner.
Upon hearing the bad news, grandma faltered and was forced to grab at the railing.
What is foresight?
Foresight is the ability to imagine what is likely
to happen in the future.
Investors with foresight have invested into the e-currency/crypto-currency markets.
What is fragrance?
Fragrance is a sweet or pleasant odor; a scent.
My wife enjoys the fragrance of Sweet-pea blossoms.
What does it mean to be described as furtive?
It means something is done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky.
It also means to give the appearance of not wanting to
be noticed, especially in showing nervousness.
The crook’s eyes were furtive as the cop passed him on the corner where he had been casing the next heist.
What does it mean if something is described as grueling?
It means that thing is physically or mentally exhausting.
The Sasuke Ninja Warrior obstacle course is considered to be one of the most grueling in the world.
What does it mean to have gusto?
It means to have great enjoyment or zest.
The starving boy took on the food challenge with gusto!
What is a habitation?
A habitation is a place in which to live.
The natural habitation of an alligator is swamps of Florida.
What does it mean to hasten something?
It means to cause something to happen more quickly than it would otherwise.
Harry and Hermoine hastened their escape from the Devil’s Snare by stopping their struggles.
