Random Words Flashcards
(20 cards)
Compensate
Meaning: To make up for something lost, lacking, or wrong by providing an equivalent benefit or correction.
Example: After arriving late to work, John stayed an extra hour to compensate for the lost time.
Ablution
Meaning: The act of washing oneself, often for religious or ritual purification.
Example: Before entering the mosque for prayer, he performed ablution as part of his religious practice.
Obstacle
Meaning: Something that blocks progress or makes it difficult to achieve a goal.
Example: Lack of funding was the biggest obstacle to completing the project on time.
Dormitory
Meaning: A building or large room where students or workers live, usually with shared facilities.
Example: Sarah moved into the college dormitory, where she shared a room with two other students.
Bribe
Meaning: Money or a gift given to someone to influence their actions dishonestly.
Example: The officer refused to accept a bribe from the driver who wanted to avoid a fine.
Fancy
Meaning:
1. (Adjective) Stylish, expensive, or decorative.
2. (Verb) To like or want something.
3. (Noun) A feeling of liking or attraction.
Examples:
1. She wore a fancy dress to the party. (Adjective)
2. Do you fancy a cup of coffee? (Verb)
3. His fancy for adventure led him to travel the world. (Noun)
Jail= prison
Meaning: A place where people are kept as a punishment for committing a crime or while waiting for a trial.
Example: The thief was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing a car.
Inflation
Meaning: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, reducing the purchasing power of money.
Example: Due to inflation, the cost of basic groceries has increased significantly over the past year.
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy (noun):
1. The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs that one’s own behavior does not follow.
• Example: It is hypocrisy to criticize others for lying while being dishonest yourself.
Grudge
Grudge (noun):
1. A persistent feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone because of a past offense or wrong.
• Example: He still holds a grudge against his friend for betraying his trust.
Mercy
Meaning: Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.
Example: The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Disgusting
- The bathroom was so dirty that it looked absolutely disgusting.
- He found the taste of the rotten milk disgusting and immediately spit it out.
Equity
Meaning:
1. Fairness and justice in the way people are treated.
2. The value of ownership in a business or property after debts are deducted.
Examples:
1. The company promotes equity by ensuring all employees have equal opportunities for growth.
2. She owns 40% equity in the startup, making her a major shareholder.
Racist
Meaning: A person who believes that some races are superior to others or acts in a discriminatory way based on race. It can also describe behavior, actions, or policies that discriminate against people based on race.
Noun and adj
Examples:
1. Making assumptions about someone’s abilities based on their skin color is racist.
2. The company took action against an employee for making racist comments.
Maturity
Meaning:
1. The state of being fully developed in physical, mental, or emotional aspects.
2. The time when something is due or reaches its full potential, such as a financial investment.
Examples:
1. His maturity was evident in the way he handled difficult situations.
2. The bond will reach maturity in five years, allowing investors to withdraw their funds.
Witness
Meaning:
1. A person who sees an event happen, especially a crime or accident.
2. Someone who gives evidence in a legal case.
3. To see or experience something personally.
Examples:
1. The police interviewed a witness who saw the robbery.
2. She was called as a witness in court to testify about what she saw.
3. We were lucky to witness the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
Sweat
Meaning:
1. The moisture that comes out of the skin when someone is hot, nervous, or exercising.
2. To release sweat from the body.
Examples:
1. After running five miles, his shirt was soaked in sweat.
2. She began to sweat nervously before her big presentation.
Groom
Meaning:
1. To clean, brush, or take care of something, especially hair or appearance.
2. To prepare someone for a specific role or task.
3. A man who is about to get married or has just been married (short for “bridegroom”).
Examples:
1. He took time to groom his dog by brushing its fur every day.
2. The company is grooming her for a leadership position.
3. The groom looked handsome in his wedding suit.
Harsh
Harsh means something that is too strong, rough, or unkind.
Examples:
1. Weather: The winter was very harsh, with freezing temperatures and strong winds. (Too rough or extreme)
2. Words: His parents were harsh when they scolded him for a small mistake. (Too strict or unkind)
3. Sound: The loud siren had a harsh noise that hurt my ears. (Too sharp or unpleasant)
It describes anything that feels too strong, painful, or unpleasant in a way that is difficult to handle.
Naive
Meaning: Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; easily trusting others without questioning.
Examples:
1. She was naive to believe that all strangers had good intentions.
2. As a naive young investor, he didn’t realize the risks of the stock market.
