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

English vocab 2

AB
Expletivean exclamatory phrase, especially one that is obscene; noun
TermagentA nagging woman; noun
Approbationapproval; commendation; praise; noun
AttributeA characteristic or quality of something; noun
BellicoseInclined to start wars or quarrels; adj
IndisposedSlightly ill or sick; adj
MaraudTo roam around and raid in search of plunder; verb
TurgidInflated, overblown, or pompous; adj
IvariableNot changing; adj
EpistolaryHaving to do with letters; adj
DrollHaving a humerous or odd quality; adj
InaneLacking significance or meaning; empty; adj
GenialMarked by sympathy or friendliness; adj
DeignTo stoop; verb
EnmityShared hatred between two parties; noun
TenuousHaving a little substance or strength
Ebullientlively and enthusiastic; adj
ForbearanceThe quality of someone who is patient and able to deal with a difficult person or situation without being angry; noun
BlatantVery obvious and offensive; adj
RespiteA short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant; noun
GregariousEnjoying the company of other people; adj
BovineRelating to cows; adj
FelineOf or relating to the cat family;adj
CanineOf or relating to dogs; adj
ProdigiousVery large or great in an impressive way; adj
DeleteriousHarmful, damaging; adj
OmniosMaking you feel that something bad is going to hapen; adj
PlacidCalm and peaceful; adj
AvailVerb=to make use of, as in "to abail yourself of..."/ Noun=use, benefit, as in "I studied to no avail"
IntrospectiveTending to think deeply about your own thoughts, feelings, or behavior; adj
ConundrumA confusing and difficult problem; noun
AstuteClever; able to observe and understand situations; adj
AscertainTo find out; verb
AvariceGreed; an extreme desire to have a lot of money; noun
ExaltTo praise someone or something (like a god); verb
PrecludeTo prevent something or make something impossible; verb
AppriseTo give someone information about something; verb
ResonantDeep, loud, and clear sound or something filled with a particular quality, meaning (like a book, poem, artwork, etc.); adj
IgnominiousHumiliating; making you feel ashamed or embarrassed; adj
MollifyTo soothe; to make someone fel less upset or angry about something; verb
ProliferateTo grow rapidly; verb
BrusqueHarsh and short in speech; adj
ImperiousCommanding, dominant, overbearing
FerventPassionate; adj
Ardornoun; a great love or desire for something
Aestheticadj.Having to do with physical beauty or attractiveness
MachinationA trick or scheme; noun
WindfallUnexpected gain, advantage, or profit; noun



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