Vocab List 8 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the definition of Aptitude?
Natural ability or talent in a particular area.
Conjugations: Aptitudes. Example: I have an aptitude in playing flute.
What does Astute mean?
Having an ability to assess situations or people and to understand and learn well.
Conjugations: Astutely, Astuteness. Example: I made an astute observation.
What is a Buffet?
A display of food for public convenience.
Conjugations: Buffets. Example: I like going to buffets for breakfast.
What does Conducive mean?
Tending to promote or assist, favorable.
Conjugations: Conduciveness. Example: This fast food is not very conducive to running.
What does Delectable mean?
Delicious or mouthwatering.
Example: I think popcorn is very delectable.
What does Ensue mean?
To follow as a result or consequence.
Example: I ensue detention for being on my phone.
What does ‘Erratic’ mean?
Lacking consistency or unpredictability.
Example: My webpage class can be very erratic.
What is the conjugation of ‘Erratic’?
Ferratically.
What does ‘Expedient’ mean?
A convenient way to achieve something.
Example: The most expedient way to get my homework done is to do it in class.
What is the conjugation of ‘Expedient’?
Expediently.
What does ‘Facilitate’ mean?
To make action easier or more likely to occur.
Example: My teachers facilitate our classrooms every day!
What are the conjugations of ‘Facilitate’?
Facilitating, Facilitates, Facilitated.
What are ‘Hors d’oeuvres’?
Appetizers served before the main course.
Example: I have never had hors d’oeuvres style of dining.
What does ‘Lapse’ mean?
A temporary failure or slip in passing something.
Example: It felt like the time lapse was too long.
What are the conjugations of ‘Lapse’?
Lapses, Lapsing, Lapsed.
What is a ‘Mosque’?
A building used for worship for Muslims.
Example: I have never been to a mosque.
What does ‘Palatable’ mean?
Agreeable to the taste or mind.
Example: It is very palatable that everyone wants summer to come.
What is the conjugation of ‘Palatable’?
Palatability.
What does ‘quantitative’ mean?
Measuring by quantity.
We use quantitative graphs in math.
What does ‘pastoral’ refer to?
Relating to the countryside.
I don’t live on pastoral land.
What does ‘recur’ mean?
Happens often or occurs periodically.
It is a recurring time that we have vocal quizzes every 3 weeks.
What is a ‘prerequisite’?
Required for a certain course.
It is a prerequisite for AP Lang to have a B or higher in Honors ELA 2.
What is a ‘steppe’?
A large area of flat unforested grassland.
They have a lot of steppe land in Europe.
What does ‘succulent’ mean?
Juicy, tender, and tasty.
I love succulent foods.
