Vocab #6 Flashcards

Question

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Answer 1

N. — a large, round container, usually made of wood or metal, used for storing liquids or other substances V. — (informal) to move very quickly or forcefully ## Footnote (N.): The wine was aged in oak barrels for several years. (V.): He came barreling down the hill on his bike, barely in control.

Answer 2

V. — to speak or write enthusiastically or wildly, often with praise or excitement N. — a highly enthusiastic review; a large, energetic dance party, often with electronic music ## Footnote (V.): Critics raved about the actor’s performance in the new film. (N.): They went to an all-night rave in the warehouse district.

Answer 3

V. — to fill or soak something with a particular quality, feeling, or substance; to introduce gradually ## Footnote Her speech infused the team with confidence and determination.

Answer 4

N. — the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake N. (figurative) — the central point of something, especially a difficult or dramatic situation ## Footnote The city lay near the epicenter of the powerful quake. (figurative): The hospital was the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis in the region.

Answer 5

N. — the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something; disbelief or skepticism ## Footnote Her face showed clear incredulousness when she heard the unbelievable news.

Answer 6

N. — an idea, belief, or opinion, often vague or general; a sudden or fanciful impulse ## Footnote He had a romantic notion of quitting his job and traveling the world.

Answer 7

Adv. — in a competent or skillful way; with ability ## Footnote She handled the difficult situation capably and earned everyone’s respect.

Answer 8

V. — to communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another ## Footnote The painting conveys a sense of calm and serenity.

Answer 9

V. — to stir up or disturb (physically or emotionally); to cause anxiety or unrest V. — to campaign or advocate for change, especially in politics or social issues ## Footnote (V.): The protesters agitated for better working conditions. (V.): The loud noise agitated the baby, making it cry.

Answer 10

N. — a force or pressure that causes tension or stress; a type or variety of something (e.g., virus, music, character) V. — to exert effort; to stretch or pull tightly ## Footnote (N.): The long hours put a strain on her health. (V.): He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.

Answer 11

V. — to eliminate waste matter from the body ## Footnote The kidneys excrete toxins from the bloodstream through urine.

Answer 12

N. — general agreement among a group of people ## Footnote After a long discussion, the team finally reached a consensus on the project plan.

Answer 13

N. — the quality of being logical, consistent, and orderly; the clear connection or flow of ideas ## Footnote The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow the author’s main point.

Answer 14

N. — mechanical devices that allow doors, lids, or gates to swing open and closed V. (hinge on/upon) — to depend entirely on something ## Footnote (N.): The door creaked loudly on its rusty hinges. (V.): The success of the plan hinges on public support.

Answer 15

N. — the repetition of a process or procedure, often to improve or refine it N. — a version of something in a series of improvements or developments ## Footnote This new iteration of the app includes several user-requested features.

Answer 16

V. — to weave or blend together; to combine different elements closely or intricately ## Footnote The novel interweaves themes of love, loss, and redemption.

Answer 17

N. — a long rod or rigid piece of material; an establishment that serves alcohol; a barrier or restriction V. — to block or prevent something from happening or someone from entering ## Footnote (N.): The window was secured with iron bars. (V.): They barred him from entering the club after closing time.

Answer 18

Adj. — having a lot of space inside; roomy ## Footnote The capacious suitcase easily fit all of her clothes for the trip.

Answer 19

V. — to reveal or make known (private or secret information) ## Footnote She refused to divulge the details of the confidential meeting.

Answer 20

N. — the lack or denial of something considered necessary, such as food, sleep, or rights ## Footnote Sleep deprivation can seriously affect your health and concentration.

Answer 21

V. — to make uniform or similar by blending different elements thoroughly; in dairy, to process milk so that fat is evenly distributed ## Footnote The company homogenizes milk to prevent the cream from separating.

Answer 22

Adj. — relevant or applicable to a particular matter; appropriate ## Footnote She asked several pertinent questions during the meeting that helped clarify the issue.

Answer 23

V. — to impose or collect (a tax, fee, or fine) N. — an amount of money collected, especially by a government or authority ## Footnote (V.): The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods. (N.): The new levy will fund improvements to public transportation.

Answer 24

V. — to relate to or be relevant to something ## Footnote The rules only pertain to employees who work full time.

Answer 25

N. — an amount of money spent on something; an expenditure ## Footnote The initial outlay for starting the business was higher than expected.

Answer 26

N. — a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal for shelter V. — to dig or tunnel into the ground; to move or press closely or secretly ## Footnote (N.): The rabbit disappeared into its burrow. (V.): She burrowed under the blankets to stay warm.

Answer 27

Adj. — open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain in meaning ## Footnote His ambiguous response left everyone unsure of where he stood on the issue.

Answer 28

Adj. — strongly expressing personal beliefs or opinions as if they are unquestionably true; inflexible or rigid in thinking ## Footnote Her dogmatic approach to politics made it hard to have a balanced discussion with her.

Answer 29

Adj. — modest and simple; not attempting to impress others ## Footnote Despite his success, he remained unpretentious and approachable.

Answer 30

V. — to include or absorb something into a larger or more general category ## Footnote Many local traditions have been subsumed into the national culture.

Answer 31

N. — strong hostility ## Footnote There was deep animosity between the two rival teams even after the game ended.

Answer 32

V. — to establish something firmly and securely, often so that it is difficult to change ## Footnote The company's policies became deeply entrenched and resistant to reform.

Vocab #6 Flashcards

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