Reading comprehension Flashcards
stately
A: having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.
“a stately procession/parade”
garnished
V: decorated
cacophony
N: loud unpleasant noises
despite the cacophony, Rity slept on
confluence-one person gets the flu then all people come together, everyone gets it
N: junction, convergence; the junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.
“here at the confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers”
- act or process of merging
A major confluence of the world’s major financial markets
abscond
V: to depart in a sudden and secret manner, particularly to avoid capture or legal prosecution
The cashier absconded with the money.
PT: Abscond-scon-scone; a baker absconding from the baker and taking lots of scones with him home
Akimbo
AV: with hands on hips and elbows extending outwards
Jeremy stood with arms akinbo, eyes filled with indignation.
PT: Akimbo-limbo; It is hard to limbo with arms akimbo
- (of other limbs) flung out widely
amicable-ami
A: cordial; (of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
“there will be an amicable settlement of the dispute”
conscientious
A: diligent, industrious; (of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.
“a conscientious and hardworking clerk”
amity-ami
N: accord; a friendly relationship.
“international amity and goodwill”
enamor-amor
V: in love with; be filled with a feeling of love for.
“it is not difficult to see why Edward is enamored of her”
incorrigible-corr-correct
A: (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed; incurable, hopeless
“he’s an incorrigible liar”
N: an incorrigible person
sedulous
A: (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
“he watched himself with the most sedulous care”
