Spelling 2023 Term 4 Flashcards
(25 cards)
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout.
porpoise
attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).
vivacious
the action or fact of forming a united whole.
cohesion
fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
intrepid
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
deficit
a very large and busy city.
metropolis
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
vindicate
extremely beautiful and delicate.
exquisite
entirely lacking or free from.
devoid
a cruel and oppressive ruler.
tyrant
squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.
wrung (wring)
occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding.
parallel
an area of fairly level high ground.
plateau
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.
barrage
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.
fallacy
be given, presented with, or paid (something).
recieve
withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
boycott
a large solitary cat that has a fawn or brown coat with black spots, native to the forests of Africa and southern Asia.
leopard
cheerful and friendly.
jovial
a great victory or achievement.
triumph
a plant of the mallow family, grown in warm climates for its large brightly coloured flowers or for products such as fibre or timber.
hibiscus
an alkaloid compound which is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system.
caffeine
having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.
judicious
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
versatile
