Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; distant
Abashed
Cause to feel embarrassed; disconcerted or shamed
Anguish
noun; severe mental or physical pain or suffering
verb; be extremely distressed about something
Articulate
adj. Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently, having joints or jointed segments
verb; express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently, form a joint
Bask
verb; lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure
Revel in and make the most of something
Defect
A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
Finesse
Noun: intricate and refined delicacy
Verb: do something in a subtle and delicate manner
Flaunt
Display something ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration to show defiance
Forthright
Adj: direct and outspoken, straightforward and honest
Adverb: directly forward
Genial
Friendly and cheerful
Instill
Gradually but firmly established, (an idea) in a person’s mind
Ostracize
Exclude someone from a society or group
Premonition
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
Pseudonym
A fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Purge
Verb: Rid of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense of cathartic release
Noun: an abrupt or violent removal of a group of people from an organization or place
Rehabilitate
Restore to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness
Repercussion
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
Resolute
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
Retentive
(Of a memory) having the ability to remember facts and impressions early
(Of a substance) able to absorb and hold moisture
Scapegoat
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
