Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

affinity (n)

Back

A liking for something. Example: He has an affinity for music, spending hours every day practicing his favorite songs. Synonyms: liking, attraction

Front

dialect (n)

Back

A variety of language unique to a certain region. Example: The novel was written in a regional dialect, making it clear where the characters were from based on how they spoke. Synonyms: vernacular, language

Front

evanesce (v)

Back

To vanish. Example: The morning mist began to evanesce as the sun rose, leaving the sky clear and bright. Synonyms: disappear, fade

Front

exotic (adj)

Back

Excitingly strange. Example: The zoo had many exotic animals, including brightly colored parrots and rare reptiles from distant lands. Synonyms: unusual, foreign

Front

heresy (n)

Back

An action contrary to what is considered right. Example: In the past, scientists who suggested that the Earth was not the center of the universe were accused of heresy by the church. Synonyms: rebellion, disbelief

Front

imminent (adj)

Back

About to occur. Example: The dark clouds signaled that a heavy storm was imminent, and we needed to find shelter quickly. Synonyms: impending, approaching.

Front

infallibility (n)

Back

An inability to make errors. Example: The coach’s confidence in his team’s infallibility made him believe they could win every game, even though they faced tough opponents. Synonyms: perfection, flawlessness.

Front

precariously (adv)

Back

Insecurely in a dangerous way. Example: The cat balanced precariously on the edge of the windowsill, looking like it might fall at any moment. Synonyms: dangerously, unsteadily.

Front

prediction (n)

Back

A reasonable guess about what happens next. Example: The weather report made a prediction that it would rain tomorrow, so we decided to cancel our outdoor plans. Synonyms: forecast, projection.

Front

reiterate (v)

Back

To repeat. Example: The teacher had to reiterate the instructions several times to make sure everyone understood the assignment. Synonyms: repeat, restate.