SR 1-13 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Noxious
Adjective- harmful to living things
Vessel
Noun-a hollow container for holding liquids
Exertion
Noun- physical or mental effort
Stowaway
Noun- someone who hides on a ship or airplane in order to travel without paying or being seen
Puny
Adjective- small and weak
Scorn
Noun- harsh criticism that shows lack of respect or approval for someone or something
Ancestor
Noun- a person who was in someone’s family in past times : one of the people from whom a person is descended
Esteemed
Noun- respect and affection
Laquder
Noun- liquid that is spread on wood or metal and that dries to form a hard and shiny surface
Silhouette
Noun- a dark shape in front of a light background
Scorch
Verb- to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
Refrained
Verb- to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do
Screech
Noun- a loud and very high cry that usually expresses extreme pain, anger, or fear
Glided
Verb- to move in a smooth way
Reverence
Noun- honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something)
Ornate
Adjective- covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes
Scamper
Verb- to run or move quickly and often playfully
Strident
Adjective- sounding harsh and unpleasant
Seething
Adjective- intensely hot
Pavilion
Noun- a temporary building that is used at public events and exhibitions
Kowtow
Noun- to agree too easily or eagerly to do what someone else wants you to do : to obey someone with power in a way that seems weak
Decrepit
Adjective- old and in bad condition or poor health
Abacus
Noun- a device used for counting and calculating by sliding small balls or beads along rods or in grooves
Sage
Adjective- very wise
