Night Flashcards
(24 cards)
penury
noun, extreme poverty
insinuate
verb, suggested or hinted( smthg bad) in an indirect way
decree
noun, an offical order issued by legal authority
delusion
noun, a false belief/judgment about external reality
anecdote
noun, a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident/person
rescind
verb, revoke, cancel or repeal (law, order or agreement
surreptitiously
adv, in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention, secretively
surreal
adj, having the quality of surrealism, bizarre
inhibitions
noun, a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
hermetically
adv, in a way that is completely airtight
pious
adj, devoutly religious
irrevocably
adv, in a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered
prevailing
adj, existing at a particular time, current
wizened
adj, shriveled or wrinkled with age
void
noun, completely empty space
excuciating
adj, intensely painful
famished
adj, extremely hungry
poignant
adj, evoking a keen sense of sadness/regret
grudgingly
adv, in a reluctant/resentful manner
Compound sentences
2 independent clauses are connected by a comma and a FANBOYS word
Ex. Sam skipped to the store, and he jogged to the llama farm.
Non-essential elements
The little kids, on the other hand, went to bed early.
Introductory words/phrases
Nevertheless, I think it’s worth a try.
In the first round, I played against the best player in the state.
Introductory/dependent clauses
After we got home, the baby fell asleep.
Addresses
1234 Superstar Court, Unicornville, CO 80976
