Hard 3 Flashcards
(256 cards)
1
Q
What is the alternative spelling for hocus-pocus?
A
hokus-pokus
This term is often used in magic or trickery contexts.
2
Q
What is a narwhal?
A
A type of whale known for its long, spiral tusk
The narwhal is often referred to as the ‘unicorn of the sea’.
3
Q
Define melancholy.
A
A deep, persistent sadness.
4
Q
What are merfolk?
A
Mythical beings that are half human and half fish.
5
Q
What are gargoyles?
A
Stone creatures designed to convey water from a roof and protect buildings.
6
Q
What does skeptical mean?
A
Having doubts or reservations.
7
Q
What is a palette?
A
A board for mixing colors in painting.
8
Q
What are ogres?
A
Mythical creatures often depicted as large and brutish.
9
Q
What is a goatee?
A
Facial hair that is grown on the chin.
10
Q
Define grotesque.
A
Distorted and unnatural in shape or appearance.
11
Q
What is a threshold?
A
The entrance or beginning point of something.
12
Q
What does flamboyant mean?
A
Tending to attract attention because of exuberance or confidence.
13
Q
What is famine?
A
Severe scarcity of food.
14
Q
What is linoleum?
A
A floor covering made from natural materials.
15
Q
What is the currency known as pesos?
A
Monetary unit used in several Latin American countries.
16
Q
Define rogue.
A
A dishonest or unprincipled person.
17
Q
What is amnesia?
A
A loss of memory.
18
Q
What does fruition mean?
A
The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.
19
Q
What does bygone refer to?
A
Something that is from an earlier time.
20
Q
What is a committee?
A
A group of individuals appointed for a specific function.
21
Q
What is a mirage?
A
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions.
22
Q
What does newfangled mean?
A
Different from what one is used to; modern.
23
Q
What is a surcharge?
A
An additional charge or payment.
24
Q
Define marksmanship.
A
The skill of shooting accurately.
25
What is a column?
A vertical support structure or a written article in a publication.
26
What is a plaque?
A flat plate or tablet used for commemorative purposes.
27
What does rebuke mean?
To express sharp disapproval or criticism.
28
Define adversity.
Difficulties or misfortune.
29
What is a symphony?
A complex musical composition for orchestras.
30
What color is aquamarine?
A bluish-green color.
31
What is an altar?
A table or flat surface used in religious rituals.
32
Define stylistic.
Relating to the style of something.
33
What does flailed mean?
To wave or swing wildly.
34
What are errands?
Short trips taken to perform specific tasks.
35
What is a spree?
A lively or wild outing.
36
What does steeped mean?
Soaked or immersed in a liquid.
37
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a small amount of something.
smattering
38
What is a bibliophile?
A person who loves books.
39
What is graphite?
A form of carbon used in pencils.
40
What does halo refer to?
A circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon.
41
What does feisty mean?
Lively, spirited, or aggressive.
42
What does transfixed mean?
To be made motionless with amazement or terror.
43
What is aluminum?
A lightweight, silvery-white metal.
44
What does residential mean?
Relating to housing or living areas.
45
What is a deposition?
A formal statement taken under oath.
46
What is a veterinarian?
A medical professional who treats animals.
47
What is a skiff?
A small boat.
48
What is a totem?
A symbolic object or figure, often representing a clan or family.
49
What does inferno mean?
A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
50
What is a buzzard?
A type of bird of prey.
51
What does eliminate mean?
To remove or get rid of.
52
What does writhes mean?
To twist or squirm in pain.
53
What are mourners?
People who express sorrow for someone's death.
54
What does respiratory mean?
Relating to breathing or the organs involved in breathing.
55
What does perpetrate mean?
To carry out or commit a harmful act.
56
What are intestines?
The long tube in the body that processes food.
57
What does sanitation refer to?
The maintenance of hygienic conditions.
58
What does barren mean?
Empty or unable to produce.
59
What does lavishly mean?
In a rich or extravagant manner.
60
Fill in the blank: To __________ is to be enough or adequate.
suffice
61
What does giddily mean?
In a joyful or excitable manner.
62
What is a tiff?
A small argument or disagreement.
63
What does leeward mean?
In the direction away from the wind.
64
What does hurly-burly refer to?
A state of chaos or confusion.
65
What is monotone?
A single, unchanging tone of voice.
66
What does parroting mean?
To repeat someone else's words.
67
What is a techie?
A person who is knowledgeable about technology.
68
What does gruesome mean?
Causing shock or horror.
69
What is a tsunami?
A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes.
70
What does anomaly mean?
A deviation from the norm.
71
What is banishment?
The act of being expelled from a place.
72
What is magenta?
A purplish-red color.
73
What does conveyance mean?
The act of transporting something.
74
What is a cohort?
A group of people banded together.
75
What is kindling?
Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.
76
What does treachery mean?
Breach of trust; betrayal.
77
What does mañana mean?
Spanish for 'tomorrow'.
78
What does squeal mean?
To make a high-pitched sound.
79
What does tersely mean?
In a brief and concise manner.
80
What is autism?
A developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior.
81
What is a foyer?
An entrance hall or open area in a building.
82
What does straightforward mean?
Easy to understand or simple.
83
What is a vial?
A small container used for holding liquids.
84
What does foist mean?
To impose something unwanted on someone.
85
What is Samhain?
A Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season.
86
What does crystalline mean?
Having the structure and form of a crystal.
87
What does sentient mean?
Able to perceive or feel things.
88
What are technicalities?
Specific details or rules that may be complex.
89
What are crannies?
Small, narrow spaces or openings.
90
What does incorporeal mean?
Not composed of matter; intangible.
91
What does Tlingit refer to?
A Native American people of the Pacific Northwest.
92
What are detainees?
Individuals held in custody.
93
What does delinquent mean?
Typically refers to a young person who commits minor crimes.
94
What does grudgingly mean?
In a reluctant or unwilling manner.
95
What does smoldering mean?
Burning slowly without flame.
96
What is karma?
The belief that actions influence future consequences.
97
What is a Cyclops?
A mythological giant with a single eye.
98
What does translucent mean?
Allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes.
99
What does glabrous mean?
Smooth and hairless.
100
What are gondolas?
Long, narrow boats used in Venetian canals.
101
What is pentameter?
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
102
What are chlorofluorocarbons?
Chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosol propellants.
103
What does impeccable mean?
In accordance with the highest standards; flawless.
104
What does inimitable mean?
Too good or unusual to be compared with.
105
What does euphoria mean?
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
106
What is the Euphrates?
One of the longest rivers in Western Asia.
107
What does artificial mean?
Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
108
What does villainous mean?
Having a wicked or criminal nature.
109
What is a ruffian?
A violent or rowdy person.
110
What is a buccaneer?
A pirate, especially one who raided Spanish settlements.
111
What does lubbers mean?
Clumsy or awkward people, often used to refer to sailors.
112
What is a louis d'or?
A former French gold coin.
113
What does ambiguity mean?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
114
What is a cache?
A collection of items stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
115
What is Madagascar?
An island country located off the southeast coast of Africa.
116
What is catechism?
A summary of religious doctrine often in the form of questions and answers.
117
What is a lieutenant?
A rank in military or police forces.
118
What does cavalier mean?
Showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.
119
What does circumspectly mean?
In a way that shows consideration for all circumstances.
120
What is Chernobyl?
Site of a catastrophic nuclear accident in 1986.
121
What does algebraic mean?
Relating to or involving algebra.
122
What is hydraulics?
The science of dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids.
123
What is a klystron?
A specialized vacuum tube used to amplify high-frequency radio waves.
124
What is a fuselage?
The main body of an aircraft.
125
What is grosgrain?
A type of fabric with a ribbed texture.
126
What does Byzantine mean?
Relating to the Eastern Roman Empire; complex and intricate.
127
What is an objet d'art?
An object of artistic value.
128
What is a séance?
A meeting to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
129
What is the alternative spelling for hocus-pocus?
hokus-pokus
## Footnote
This term is often used in magic or trickery contexts.
130
What is a narwhal?
A type of whale known for its long, spiral tusk
## Footnote
The narwhal is often referred to as the 'unicorn of the sea'.
131
Define melancholy.
A deep, persistent sadness.
132
What are merfolk?
Mythical beings that are half human and half fish.
133
What are gargoyles?
Stone creatures designed to convey water from a roof and protect buildings.
134
What does skeptical mean?
Having doubts or reservations.
135
What is a palette?
A board for mixing colors in painting.
136
What are ogres?
Mythical creatures often depicted as large and brutish.
137
What is a goatee?
Facial hair that is grown on the chin.
138
Define grotesque.
Distorted and unnatural in shape or appearance.
139
What is a threshold?
The entrance or beginning point of something.
140
What does flamboyant mean?
Tending to attract attention because of exuberance or confidence.
141
What is famine?
Severe scarcity of food.
142
What is linoleum?
A floor covering made from natural materials.
143
What is the currency known as pesos?
Monetary unit used in several Latin American countries.
144
Define rogue.
A dishonest or unprincipled person.
145
What is amnesia?
A loss of memory.
146
What does fruition mean?
The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.
147
What does bygone refer to?
Something that is from an earlier time.
148
What is a committee?
A group of individuals appointed for a specific function.
149
What is a mirage?
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions.
150
What does newfangled mean?
Different from what one is used to; modern.
151
What is a surcharge?
An additional charge or payment.
152
Define marksmanship.
The skill of shooting accurately.
153
What is a column?
A vertical support structure or a written article in a publication.
154
What is a plaque?
A flat plate or tablet used for commemorative purposes.
155
What does rebuke mean?
To express sharp disapproval or criticism.
156
Define adversity.
Difficulties or misfortune.
157
What is a symphony?
A complex musical composition for orchestras.
158
What color is aquamarine?
A bluish-green color.
159
What is an altar?
A table or flat surface used in religious rituals.
160
Define stylistic.
Relating to the style of something.
161
What does flailed mean?
To wave or swing wildly.
162
What are errands?
Short trips taken to perform specific tasks.
163
What is a spree?
A lively or wild outing.
164
What does steeped mean?
Soaked or immersed in a liquid.
165
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a small amount of something.
smattering
166
What is a bibliophile?
A person who loves books.
167
What is graphite?
A form of carbon used in pencils.
168
What does halo refer to?
A circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon.
169
What does feisty mean?
Lively, spirited, or aggressive.
170
What does transfixed mean?
To be made motionless with amazement or terror.
171
What is aluminum?
A lightweight, silvery-white metal.
172
What does residential mean?
Relating to housing or living areas.
173
What is a deposition?
A formal statement taken under oath.
174
What is a veterinarian?
A medical professional who treats animals.
175
What is a skiff?
A small boat.
176
What is a totem?
A symbolic object or figure, often representing a clan or family.
177
What does inferno mean?
A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
178
What is a buzzard?
A type of bird of prey.
179
What does eliminate mean?
To remove or get rid of.
180
What does writhes mean?
To twist or squirm in pain.
181
What are mourners?
People who express sorrow for someone's death.
182
What does respiratory mean?
Relating to breathing or the organs involved in breathing.
183
What does perpetrate mean?
To carry out or commit a harmful act.
184
What are intestines?
The long tube in the body that processes food.
185
What does sanitation refer to?
The maintenance of hygienic conditions.
186
What does barren mean?
Empty or unable to produce.
187
What does lavishly mean?
In a rich or extravagant manner.
188
Fill in the blank: To __________ is to be enough or adequate.
suffice
189
What does giddily mean?
In a joyful or excitable manner.
190
What is a tiff?
A small argument or disagreement.
191
What does leeward mean?
In the direction away from the wind.
192
What does hurly-burly refer to?
A state of chaos or confusion.
193
What is monotone?
A single, unchanging tone of voice.
194
What does parroting mean?
To repeat someone else's words.
195
What is a techie?
A person who is knowledgeable about technology.
196
What does gruesome mean?
Causing shock or horror.
197
What is a tsunami?
A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes.
198
What does anomaly mean?
A deviation from the norm.
199
What is banishment?
The act of being expelled from a place.
200
What is magenta?
A purplish-red color.
201
What does conveyance mean?
The act of transporting something.
202
What is a cohort?
A group of people banded together.
203
What is kindling?
Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.
204
What does treachery mean?
Breach of trust; betrayal.
205
What does mañana mean?
Spanish for 'tomorrow'.
206
What does squeal mean?
To make a high-pitched sound.
207
What does tersely mean?
In a brief and concise manner.
208
What is autism?
A developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior.
209
What is a foyer?
An entrance hall or open area in a building.
210
What does straightforward mean?
Easy to understand or simple.
211
What is a vial?
A small container used for holding liquids.
212
What does foist mean?
To impose something unwanted on someone.
213
What is Samhain?
A Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season.
214
What does crystalline mean?
Having the structure and form of a crystal.
215
What does sentient mean?
Able to perceive or feel things.
216
What are technicalities?
Specific details or rules that may be complex.
217
What are crannies?
Small, narrow spaces or openings.
218
What does incorporeal mean?
Not composed of matter; intangible.
219
What does Tlingit refer to?
A Native American people of the Pacific Northwest.
220
What are detainees?
Individuals held in custody.
221
What does delinquent mean?
Typically refers to a young person who commits minor crimes.
222
What does grudgingly mean?
In a reluctant or unwilling manner.
223
What does smoldering mean?
Burning slowly without flame.
224
What is karma?
The belief that actions influence future consequences.
225
What is a Cyclops?
A mythological giant with a single eye.
226
What does translucent mean?
Allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes.
227
What does glabrous mean?
Smooth and hairless.
228
What are gondolas?
Long, narrow boats used in Venetian canals.
229
What is pentameter?
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
230
What are chlorofluorocarbons?
Chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosol propellants.
231
What does impeccable mean?
In accordance with the highest standards; flawless.
232
What does inimitable mean?
Too good or unusual to be compared with.
233
What does euphoria mean?
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
234
What is the Euphrates?
One of the longest rivers in Western Asia.
235
What does artificial mean?
Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
236
What does villainous mean?
Having a wicked or criminal nature.
237
What is a ruffian?
A violent or rowdy person.
238
What is a buccaneer?
A pirate, especially one who raided Spanish settlements.
239
What does lubbers mean?
Clumsy or awkward people, often used to refer to sailors.
240
What is a louis d'or?
A former French gold coin.
241
What does ambiguity mean?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
242
What is a cache?
A collection of items stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
243
What is Madagascar?
An island country located off the southeast coast of Africa.
244
What is catechism?
A summary of religious doctrine often in the form of questions and answers.
245
What is a lieutenant?
A rank in military or police forces.
246
What does cavalier mean?
Showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.
247
What does circumspectly mean?
In a way that shows consideration for all circumstances.
248
What is Chernobyl?
Site of a catastrophic nuclear accident in 1986.
249
What does algebraic mean?
Relating to or involving algebra.
250
What is hydraulics?
The science of dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids.
251
What is a klystron?
A specialized vacuum tube used to amplify high-frequency radio waves.
252
What is a fuselage?
The main body of an aircraft.
253
What is grosgrain?
A type of fabric with a ribbed texture.
254
What does Byzantine mean?
Relating to the Eastern Roman Empire; complex and intricate.
255
What is an objet d'art?
An object of artistic value.
256
What is a séance?
A meeting to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
