Sydney's Words Flashcards
(42 cards)
bearing
the way in which a person moves, stands, or behaves
vulnerable
easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally
bile
a yellow or greenish liquid that is made by the liver and that helps the body to digest fats
sheer
to turn suddenly
quizzical
showing that you do not understand something or that you find something strange or amusing
subscribe
to pay money to get a publication or service regularly
Kosher
accepted by Jewish law as fit for eating or drinking
rickety
not strong or stable and likely to break
deplete
to use most or all of (something important) : to greatly reduce the amount of (something)
Shiatsu
A form of acupressure that originated in Japan
semi-
Half; partly; not completely
vivid
very bright in color
coexist
- to exist together or at the same time
2. to live in peace with each other
enlist
to get the support and help of (someone or something)
kiosk
a small store in a building or on the street where things (such as newspapers or candy) are sold
sardonic
showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something
scorn
a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
slalom
a race especially on skis over a winding course that is marked by flags
slalom
a race especially on skis over a winding course that is marked by flags
enigmatic
full of mystery and difficult to understand
lurid
causing shock or disgust
intersperse
to put (something) at different places among other things
caress
to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
devout
loyal to something : devoted to a particular belief, organization, person, etc.