Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Homeroom Vocabulary

AB
Mundane“It is a an Adjective … it means ordinary
Reminisce“It is a Transitive verb ... it means to remember fondly”
Complacent“It is an Adjective ... it means pleased or satisfied with a situation without thought to how it might be better.”
Gregarious“It is an Adjective ... it means Outgoing; Sociable.”
Proponent“It is a Noun ... it means Advocate; one who is strongly in favor of something or someone.”
Maudlin“It is an Adjective ... it means Excessively sentimental.”
Capitulate“It is an Intransitive Verb ... it means to surrender unconditionally; to give up resistance.”
Assuage“It is a Transitive Verb ... it means to make milder or less severe.”
Vacillates“It is a Intransitive Verb ... it means to waver in a decision or opinion”
Esoteric“It is an Adjective ... it means understood by only a few”
Abhor“It is a Transitive Verb ... it means to dislike intensely.”
Blatant"It is an Adjective...it means Obvious; Outright."
Discern"It is a Transitive Verb...it means To see or understand by sight or another sense.
EschewIt is a Transitive Verb...it means Shun; avoid; stay away from.
AntipathyIt is an Noun...it means Strong dislike, an aversion toward
DeleteriousIt is an Adjective...it means Harmful; destructive
SurreptitiouslyIt is a Adverb...it means Secretly; clandestinely.
AmeliorateIt is a Transitive Verb...it means Improve; Make better or more tolerable.
AlacrityIt is a Noun...it means A cheerful readiness or willingness, often with a prompt response.
ContriteIt is an Adjective...it means Showing sincere regret for wrongdoing.
AdroitIt is an Adjective...it means Skillful; Adept.
LuminaryIt is a Noun...it means a person who has achieved great recognition in his or her field.
AcrimoniousIt is an Adjective...it means Bitter in tone; sharp language
InsolentIt is an Adjective...it means to be rude or disrespectful; insulting.
IrascibleIt is an Adjective...it means easily angered; hot tempered; easily provoked.
PuerileIt is an Adjective...it means Childish; immature.
SagaciousIt is an Adjective...it means Wise; shrewd; showing practical sense.
SedulousIt is an Adjective...it means persistent; diligent; persevering.
PejorativeIt is an Adjective...it means Derogatory; pertaining to a low or bad opinion about something; not nice.
TimorousIt is an Adjective...it means Timid; fearful.
SalubriousIt is an Adjective...it means healthy; promoting good health.
LudicrousIt is an Adjective...it means laughable; ridiculous.
FacetiousIt is an Adjective...it means something, such as a remark, that may sound serious but is meant to be amusing.
ConflagrationIt is a Noun...it means a large, destructive fire.
MagnanimousIt is an Adjective...it means generous, particularly in treating or judging others.
PalateIt is a Noun...it means The sense of taste.
VenerateIt is a Transitive Verb...it means to hold in high regard; respect.
ParsimoniousIt is an Adjective...it means extremely frugal or even stingy.
Euphemisma Noun...it means the use of a mild expression for a much harsher one.
Coercea Transitive Verb...it means to force, often by intimidation or authority.
Germanean Adjective...it means relevant; pertinent.
Quintessentialan Adjective...it means the perfect example of something
Indolentan Adjective...it means slothful; lazy
PredilectionIt is a Noun...it means partiality; preference
BloviateIntransitive Verb...it means to speak verbosely; to be extremely talkative (often in a vain way).
RevereTransitive Verb...it means to greatly respect; hold in awe.
ApparitionNoun...it means a ghost; the sudden appearance of something or someone.
PopinjayNoun...it means a vain and talkative person.
HighfalutinAdjective...it means pretentious; pompous; claiming importance or merit greater than one's worth.
GrouseIntransitive Verb...it means grumble or complain
Benevolentan Adjective. It means kind; desiring to help others.
TrepidationIt is a Noun. It means fear; apprehension.
MendaciousIt is an Adjective. It means not truthful; false.
PrognosticateIt is a Transitive verb. It means To predict.
NosegayIt is a Noun. It means bunch of flowers; bouquet.
EradicateIt is a Transitive Verb. It means to remove or destroy completely
DilettanteIt is a Noun. It means dabbler; one who takes up an activity or hobby only a short period of time.
LaconicIt is an Adjective. It means brief; concise.
AltruisticIt is an Adjective. It means unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
TriskaidekaphobiaIt is a noun. It means fear of the number 13.
InnocuousIt is an Adjective. It means harmless; unlike to offend; causing no ill-effect
PrudentIt is an Adjective. It means thoughtful or wise; careful in making decisions or taking action.
ImpetuousIt is an Adjective. It means pertaining to sudden or impulsive action
RuminateIt is a Intransitive Verb. It means to ponder deeply; to think about over and over.
DissuadeIt is a Transitive Verb. It means convince someone not to do something by advice or persuasion.


Professional Educator
Omaha South High Magnet School
Omaha, NE

This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber.
Learn more about Quia
Create your own activities