"The Initiation" Flashcards
conclusive
(adj) -showing that something is certainly true.
e. g. We proved conclusively that our school is among strongest.
Galiya
revolt (noun)
Noun
Violent action against a ruler or government
condemn
Verb
To say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong.
The country condemns the use of violence on prisoners.
plain (adj)
not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.
The church was plain to the point of austere, with no luxuries.
Emir
ritual
a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
It was a ritual they had been performing morning and night for the past two weeks.
Emir
vivacious
happy and lively in a way that is attractive — used especially of a woman
She has a vivacious personality.
Shirley
candidate
a person who is trying to be elected
the leading Republican candidates
Shirley
exclusive
adj, available to only one person or group
We have exclusive use of the room.
blackball
(noun and verb) to prevent (someone) from joining a group, club
He was blackballed by the fraternity.
Doris
eliminate
verb, to remove (something that is not wanted or needed)
The body naturally eliminates waste products.
Doris
to grill
informal : to ask (someone) a series of difficult and unpleasant questions : to question (someone) intensely
The police grilled the suspect for hours.
to flinch
verb, to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt
Whenever I saw a bee near me, I flinch first because of my trauma which was about a hornet.
James
malicious
adj, having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person : having or showing malice
I think the guys is malicious because if he is not, he would say sorry when he bumps my shoulder.
James
anonymity
noun, the quality or state of being unknown to most people : the quality or state of being anonymous
Some people prefer to keep their anonymity when they donate money.
Assel
rebellion
(n)
An effort by many people to change the government or leader of a country by the use of protest of violence
When people don’t like their country’s government, it is very likely that one day these people will cause a rebellion.
Assel
degrading
(v)
To treat someone or something poorly and without respect
The groups accuses the company of degrading women in its ads.
Assel
mute
adj
not emitting or having sound of any kind
He was perfectly mute while I talked to him.
Eileen
absurd
adj-utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue
He often does the most absurd things.
Eileen
exultation
n
the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy
Everyone joined in the exultation at the prisoner’s release.
Eileen
parasol
(n)
a light umbrella that you use to protect yourself from the sun
Jason
coquette
(n.)
A woman who likes to win the attention or admiration of men but does not have serious feelings for them
Jason
vulnerable
adj
easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally
He is vulnerable to imagined insults
Kyu Jin
miraculous
adj
very wonderful or amazing like a miracle
We won a miraculous victory in the soccer match because the opposing team was careless at the last minute.
Kyu Jin
calculating
carefully thinking about and planning actions for selfish or improper reasons
（adj）
He is a really calculating person: he is always thinking ahead of me.
Richard
