The Explorers, p. 103 - 136 Flashcards
(19 cards)
rancor
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
repose
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility. “Only when lying in a hammock in the summertime on the edge of Canoe Lake am I truly in repose”.
resplendent
attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous (splendid and expensive looking); “the peacock was resplendent”.
flog
beat (someone) with a whip or stick as punishment or torture.
miffed
annoyed
boorish
rough and bad-mannered; coarse. “ACP can be boorish at times, like a bull in a China Shop”.
trudge
walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions. “The final few killometers of the race were a trudge to the finish”.
dalliance
a casual romantic or sexual relationship. “My dalliance with her is something I regret to this day”.
dystentry (dis-in-terry)
infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.
malodorous
smelling very unpleasant.
herpetology
the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.
palpable
able to be touched or felt; tangible; “there was a palpable sense of discomfort and awkwardness as Oli continuously chirped at the stage of amateur comedians”.
Prefrontal Cortex
This brain region has been implicated in:
- planning complex cognitive behaviour
- personality expression
- decision making
- moderating social behaviour
cognition (cognitive)
the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses; the action of perception
abscess
a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus (e.g., Canker-sore).
palatial
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid.
nip/tuck
folds and pinches
opine
hold and state as one’s opinion.
tonic
a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.
