Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

EnGLISHSTUDYVOCAB

Vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Placid Pleasantly calm or peaceful; Quiet
Condole Express sympathy;grieve;sympathize
Proffer Offer for acceptance;present;tender
Doughty Strong and bold; stout; brave; party
Fakir 1. A Moslem holy man who lives by begging 2. Dervish 3. A Hindu ascetic
Wont Accustomed: custom; habit
Presumptuous Acting without permission or right; too bold, forward
Talisman Stone,ring, etc., engraved with figures or characters supposed to have magic powder; charm
Malign Speak evil of; slander
Dubious Filled with or being in doubt; doubtful; uncertain: feeling doubt; wavering or hesitating: of questionable character; probably bad
Credulity A too great readiness to believe
Prosaic Like prose; matter of fact; ordinary; not exciting
Frivolous Lacking in seriousness or sense;silly
Avaricious Greatly desiring money or property; greedy for wealth
Bibulous 1. Fond of drinking alcoholic liquor 2. Showing the effects of drinking alcoholic liquor; Drunk 3. Absorbent of moisture
Furtive 1.done quickly and with great stealth to avoid being noticed; secret 2.sly;stealthy
Broach 1.begin conversation or discussion about; introduce 2.open by making a hole
Avert 1.keep (a disaster, misfortune, etc.) from happening; prevent; avoid 2. Turn away or turn aside
Apathy 1. Lack of interesting in desire for activity; indifference 2. Lack of feeling
Created by: rockstar21898
Popular English Vocabulary sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards