vocab 1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Secluded (ajd)
(Of a place) that is private, quiet and not
often visited or seen by many people
EX: “the cabin is very secluded, behind the forest at the end of the long drive”
hiatus (noun)
A period of time when a program,
activity, etc. is stopped or put on hold
EX: “there was a brief hiatus when the power went out: all the machines stop working”
Frazzled (adj.)
In a state of extreme physical or nervous
fatigue and agitation
EX: it was such a long and stressful day today, i am frazzled”
Brazen (adj.)
Not being embarrassed or not having any
shame
EX: He fell down the stairs, and people started laughing at him. He didn’t care; he was brazen
Dismal (adj.)
That causes one to feel sad and
unenergetic
EX: it was a rainy day today. We cancelled our plans because we suddenly were in a dismal mood”
Ironclad (adj.)
That is so strong that it cannot be
changed or challenged
EX: “he presented an ironclad argument leaving no space for it to be doubted or challenged”
Wane (v.)
To gradually decrease in strength, power,
influence, etc.
EX: His 15 seconds of fame were over, and his popularity waned away.”
Rummage (v.)
To search for (something) in a careless or
hurried way
EX: “The thief rummaged through my entire apartment, trying to find my expensive jewelry. I came home to a complete mess.”
Hospice (n.)
A type of hospital or facility that provides
care for people who are very sick and
dying
EX: after my grandmother got diagnosed with dementia, we moved her to a hospice to get full care at all times where she would spend her remaining months.
Saccharine (adj.)
That is overly sentimental or romantic,
especially in a way that is silly and not
genuine
EX: Her saccharine smile and overly sweet compliments made it hard to take her seriously.
Mortified (adj.)
Feeling or showing strong shame or
embarrassment
EX: She was mortified when she accidentally sent a text meant for her friend to her boss.
Protruding (adj.)
To stick out from (a surface)
“The tree’s roots were protruding from the ground, creating a tripping hazard on the path.”
