Vocab Chapter 12 Flashcards
(20 cards)
abound
v
to be plentiful
syn- burst with, overflow with, teem with
braggart
n,adj
a boaster (adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way
syn- bigmouth, blowhard
cache
n
a hiding place; something hidden or stored
syn-stockpile, hoard,store
clarification
n
the act of making clear or understandable an explanation
syn- n
the act of making clear or understandable an explanation
despondent
adj
sad, without hope, discouraged
syn- elucidation,explication
embezzle
v
to steal property entrusted to ones care
syn- swindle, defraud
heartrending
adj
causing mental pain or grief
syn0 moving, sad, heartbreaking, poignant
leisurely
adj, adv.
unhurried, taking plenty of time, adv.- in an easygoing or unhurried way
syn- slow, relaxed
lethargic
adj
unnaturally sleepy, dull, slow moving, indifferent
syn- lazy, sluggish, listless
malady
n
a sickness, illness, disease, disorder
syn- ailment, indisposition
mellow
adj
ripe, well matured, soft, sweet, and rich, gentle, pleasant, to become gentle and sweet
syn- dulcet, creamy
nomadic
adj
wandering, moving from place to place
syn- roving, roaming, vagrant, migratory, itinerant
piecemeal
adj, adv.
one piece at a time, adv.- gradually
syn- bit by bit
quest
n, v
a search, hunt, v- to search, seek ask.
syn- pursuit, venture
random
adj
by chance not planned or prearranged irregular
syn- haphazard, arbitrary
rant
v, n
to speak wildly and nosily, loud , violent talk
syn- rave, fume, spout, harangue
reinforce
v
to make stronger with new materials or support
syn- strengthen, bolster, prop up, support
seclusion
n
isolation from others, solitude
syn- aloneness, solitude
status
n
a persons condition or position in the eyes of the law, relative rank or standing, especially in society, prestige
syn- situation, recognition
turmoil
n
a state of great confusion or disorder, mental strain or agitation
syn- upheaval, tumult, chaos
