VCJH. English 7/Vocabulary - Unit 1- 18/19 Mrs Henry Flashcards
(20 cards)
Interminable
endless, so long as to seem endless
Dynasty
A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains rule for a long time
Syn- ruling , regime.
Adjacent
Near, next to, adjoining
Syn-nearby, neighboring
Barren
Not productive, bare
Syn- arid, desolate
Disrupted
To break up, disturb
Sullen
Silent or brooding because of anger or resentment
Insinuate
To suggest or hint slyly, to edge into something indirectly
Foretaste
An advance indication, sample
Renovate
To repair, restore to new condition
Vicious
Evil, bad, spiteful. Ugly disposition
Trickle
a steady dripping or small stream.
Resume
A short written account of one’s education, experience and job qualifications
Alighted
To step down
Interrogate
to ask questions, examine by questioning
Germinated
To begin to grow, come into being.
Hurtle
To rush violently or headlong, to throw forcefully
Humdrum
Ordinary, dull, routine.
Recompense
Payment for loss or injury
Trivial
Not important, minor
Truce
Pause in war, temporary peace