les 7 Flashcards
(24 cards)
twinge
a sudden sharp feeling
iota
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
osmosis
the gradual and unconscious absorption of knowledge or ideas
plait
weave into a braided hairdo
combustible
a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
phoenix
a legendary bird that burned to death and emerged reborn
unruly
unable to be governed or controlled
sloth
a slow-moving arboreal mammal of South and Central America
psychiatric
relating to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
hoist
move from one place to another by lifting
swig
a large and hurried swallow
jeer
a mocking or contemptuous remark
complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions
savory
pleasing to the sense of taste
waft
be driven or carried along, as by the air
clamor
loud and persistent outcry from many people
chaotic
completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
flank
be located at the sides of something or somebody
tousle
disarrange or rumple; dishevel; warrig maken
icon
someone famous who is adored and idolized
perpetually
without interruption
menagerie
a collection of live animals for study or display
nondescript
lacking distinct or individual characteristics
wetland
an ecosystem, like a bog or swamp, saturated with water
