Term 1 Week 6 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does ‘belligerent’ mean?
Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight.
As soon as they let him out, he’d fight another soldier or get belligerent with an officer and they’d throw him back in.
What does ‘benign’ mean?
Kind in disposition or manner.
There was no benign smile upon Dumbledore’s face, no twinkle in the eyes behind the spectacles.
What does ‘ecstatic’ mean?
Feeling great rapture or delight.
I was totally ecstatic about being a part of something that I’d heard so many wonderful things about.
What does ‘emaciated’ mean?
Very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold.
She coughed a lot, and she was very thin, almost emaciated; but she still took pride in her appearance.
What does ‘exploit’ mean?
Use or manipulate to one’s advantage.
He watched the class like a hawk, suspicious, searching out cheaters or daydreamers, probing for weaknesses in the students and then exploiting those weaknesses.
What does ‘formidable’ mean?
Inspiring fear or dread.
She wasn’t much taller than I was, but she suddenly seemed formidable.
What does ‘haughty’ mean?
Having or showing arrogant superiority.
Even unconscious, he looked proud and haughty, but there was nothing to be afraid of.
What does ‘initiative’ mean?
Readiness to embark on bold new ventures.
We each took turns leading the training sessions in order to develop leadership, initiative, and self-confidence.
What does ‘monotonous’ mean?
Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety.
The first stop was the south-east corner, where Foremole and his crew had a monotonous task: night and day they monitored the grounds for sounds of tunneling.
What does ‘pervasive’ mean?
Spreading or spread throughout.
The acrid smoke and its pervasive smell made me sick to my stomach.
