Vocablary Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does the term ‘bewilder’ mean?
To perplex or confuse
Related to feelings of bewilderment.
Define ‘clutch’ in the context of holding something.
To grasp or hold tightly
Often used in contexts requiring control.
What is the meaning of ‘discard’?
To throw away or dispose of
Implies giving up or abandoning an item.
What does it mean to ‘enlist’?
To participate or enroll in something
Commonly used in military or organizational contexts.
What does ‘heed’ refer to?
To pay attention to
Implies careful consideration or awareness.
What is the definition of ‘liberate’?
To set free or release
Often associated with freedom from oppression.
What does ‘overlap’ mean?
To extend over and cover a part of something
Can refer to time, space, or concepts.
Define ‘reconstruct’.
To rebuild or revise
Often involves restoring something to its original state.
What does ‘shriek’ mean?
To make a loud, high-pitched cry
Typically expresses fear, excitement, or pain.
Sprain
Twist your arm
Define the term ‘disrupt’
To cause disorder or turmoil
Often used in the context of business or technology to refer to innovations that change the market landscape.
What does ‘divert’ mean?
To change the direction or course
Commonly used in traffic management or resource allocation.
What is the meaning of ‘grumble’?
To complain or express dissatisfaction
Often done in a low voice or in a way that is not intended to be confrontational.
What does it mean to ‘provoke’?
To stimulate or incite a reaction
Can refer to emotions or actions that lead to a response.
Fill in the blank: To ‘outweigh’ means to _______ something in importance or value.
surpass
Define ‘crave’
To have an intense desire for something
Often refers to food, but can apply to other desires.
What does ‘sustain’ mean?
To maintain or keep something going
Can refer to environmental, economic, or emotional contexts.
What is the definition of ‘disclose’?
To make something known or reveal
Often used in legal or ethical contexts regarding information.
Fill in the blank: To ‘tempt’ means to _______ someone to do something.
entice
What does it mean to ‘resign’?
To voluntarily leave a job or position
Can also mean to accept something unpleasant that cannot be changed.
