Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocabulary Chapter Three
Words, parts of speech, and definitions
12
Language - English
5th Grade
10/01/2009

Additional Language - English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
bluff
Definition
(adj.) direct and outspoken in a good-natured way
(n.) a steep, high cliff or bank; an attempt to fool someone
(v.) to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident front
Term
cautious
Definition
(adj.) avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes
Term
consist
Definition
(v.) (used with of) to be made up of
Term
despise
Definition
(v.) to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly
Term
haven
Definition
(n.) a safe place
Term
miniature
Definition
(n.) a very small copy, model, or painting
(adj.) on a very small scale
Term
monarch
Definition
(n.) a person who rules over a kingdom or empire
Term
obstacle
Definition
(n.) something that gets in the way
Term
postpone
Definition
(v.) to put off until later
Term
straggle
Definition
(v.) to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered
Term
treacherous
Definition
(adj.) likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous
Term
vivid
Definition
(adj.) bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life
Supporting users have an ad free experience!