Unit 14 Flashcards
(20 cards)
akin - adj
related by blood; having similar qualities or character
elongate - verb
to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of
gaudy - adj
flashy, showy; not in good taste ; loud
gratitude - noun
appreciation, thankfulness
hoax- noun/verb
an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud ;
to trick, deceive
imposter - noun
a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat
meditate - verb
to think about deeply and quietly ; reflect upon; to plan, intend
nutritious - adj
nourishing; valuable and satisfying as food
pedestrian - noun/adj
one who goes on foot;
relating to walking ; in foot; ordinary; unimaginative
transmit- verb
to send on , pass along, send out
affliction - noun
a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
cosmopolitan - adj
found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated
gala - noun/adj
a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion;
festive showy
heed - verb/noun
to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by;
close attention or consideration
impartial - adj
unbiased, just, fair, not taking sides
inflate- verb
to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is
meager- adj
poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin slight
oppress- verb
to govern or rule eruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon
vanquish - verb
to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition
wan - adj
unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; sim, faint; weak, ineffectual
