Heart Test Flashcards
(15 cards)
incredulous
Definition: (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Part of Speech: Adjective
2 synonyms: Disbelieving, unbelieving.
savvy
Definition: Shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgments. Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment. To know or understand.
Part of Speech: Noun, adjective, and verb.
2 synonyms: n: Sharpness, wit, adj: intelligent clever, v: grasp, apprehend.
hesitation
Definition: The action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something.
Part of Speech:Noun
2 synonyms: Delay, waiting.
rebellious
Definition: Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention. (of a person, city, or state) engaged in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler. (of a thing) not easily handled or kept in place.
Part of Speech: Adjective
2 synonyms: Defiant, disobedient.
aloof
Definition: Removed or distant either physically or emotionally. at a distance.
Part of Speech: Adjective, adverb
2 synonyms: Reserved, remote
elite
Definition: A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. A size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch.
Part of Speech: Noun
2 synonyms: Best, elect
reckon
Definition: Establish by counting or calculation; calculate. Consider or regard in a specified way.
Part of Speech: Verb
2 synonyms: Calculate, compute. Consider, judge.
smoldering
Definition: The process of burning slowly with smoke but no flame. burning slowly with smoke but no flame.
Part of Speech: Noun, adjective.
2 synonyms: Flaming, flaring.
Gingerly
Definition: With extreme care concerning the result of a movement or action : very cautiously and carefully.
Part of Speech: Adverb.
2 synonyms: Cautiously, carefully.
Stricken
Definition: Past participle of strike. Seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
Part of Speech: Verb, adjective
2 synonyms: Struck, troubled.
Gallant
Definition: (of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic. (of a man or his behavior) giving special attention and respect to women; chivalrous. A man who pays special attention to women. (of a man) flirt with (a woman).
Part of Speech: Adjective. Noun. Verb.
2 synonyms: Brave, valiant. Polite, gentlemanly. Lover, admirer. Flirt, pursue.
Ellude
Definition: To avoid or escape by being quick, skillful, or tricky: to escape the understanding or grasp of.
Part of Speech: Verb.
2 synonyms: Evade, escape.
Sentence: He eluded away from the robber.
Indignant
Definition: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Part of Speech: Adjective.
2 synonyms: Annoyed, bitter.
doggedly
Definition: In a very determined way, even if something is very difficult.
Part of Speech: Adverb
2 synonyms: Determinedly, obstinately.
ember
Definition: A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
Part of Speech: Noun
2 synonyms: Cinder, ashes.