Week Twelve Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does the word 'appraise' mean?

Back

Assess the value or quality of.

Front

What does the word 'muffle' mean?

Back

To wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound.

Front

Which word means 'sad and disappointed'?

Back

Crestfallen.

Front

What is the meaning of 'cringe'?

Back

To shrink, bend, or crouch, especially in fear or servility; cower.

Front

What is the meaning of 'jeer'?

Back

Speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely.

Front

What does the word 'cower' mean?

Back

To shrink, bend, or crouch, especially in fear or servility.

Front

What does 'grievous' mean?

Back

Causing grief or sorrow; serious or severe.

Front

What does 'inflated' mean in the context of feelings?

Back

Exaggerated or overly high in opinion or self-worth.

Front

What does 'scoff' mean?

Back

To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Front

What does 'gibe' mean?

Back

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.