chiweenie Advanced vocab Flashcards
(19 cards)
shrivelled
wrinkled, dried-up
compelling
grabbing people’s interest, attention or admiration in a powerful way
trigger
causing a particular reaction or process to begin
symmetrical
made up of exactly similar parts facing each other
underpins
serves as a foundation or basis for something
incongruence
a lack of harmony, compatibility or agreement between things
rugged
describes a strong character, often associated with outdoor activities or physically demanding
work
credible
able to be believed; convincing or trustworthy
jolt
a sudden shock or surprise, or a quick, sharp movement
malocclusion
when the teeth don’t align when the jaws are closed
eliciting
getting a response, answer or feeling from someone
anthropomorphism
the act of giving human characteristics to animals or objects
wiggle
to move up and down or side to side with small rapid movements
relentless
безжалісний, невпинний, непохитний
leverage
the power or ability to influence people or events
incomprehensively
in a way that is impossible or very difficult to understand
heightened
increased or intensified, especially in effect or feeling
pampering
treating someone with excessive care or attention
social upheaval
significant disturbances or disruptions in society or people’s lives