Word of the Day Flashcards
(30 cards)
Mayhem
(n.) a situation of great, confusion, disorder, trouble, or destruction
Chortle
(v.) to laugh or chuckle merrily
Glower
(v.) to give a hard, angry frown, or stare
Malady
(n.) A disease, illness, or health disorder
Nonplussed
(adj.) totally puzzled
Monopolize
(v.) to get total control of or dominate
Pundit
(n.) an authority or an expert on a subject
Guffaw
(n.) a loud outburst of coarse, mean-spirited laughter
Facade
(n.) any outward appearance that has a sense of falseness to it
Lackadaisical
(adj.) showing lack of interest enthusiasm, or spirit
Eminent
(adj.) well known, outstanding, or highly respected
Sneer
(v.) to smile in a mean, mocking, or sarcastic way
Rambunctious
(adj.) wild, noisy, rowdy, disorderly, or unruly
Unflagging
(adj.) never weakening, failing, or giving up
Boondoggle
(n.) A worthless or pointless project
Apprentice
(n.) someone who learns a craft, an art, or a trade by working with with someone who is already skilled
Novice
(n.) a beginner
Middling
(adj.) ordinary, not special
Repast
(n.) a fancy word for a meal or the food eaten at a meal
Veranda
(n.) an open porch, often with a roof, built along the side of a building
Mnemonics
(n.) tricks that people use to help them remember things
Wrest
(v.) to twist, pull, or tear away by force
Hodgepodge
(n.) a jumble, a mess, or a disorganized mix
Qualm
(n.) a brief nagging doubt or hesitation