Save
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

Quiz #9

American/Whisl 2013-14

QuestionAnswer
Deluge anything that overwhelms like a flood to overrun, overwhelm
Evasion an act or instance of escaping, avoiding, or shirking something
Quibble an instance of the use of ambiguous or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point
Clandestine characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy
Eschew to abstain or keep away from, shun , avoid
Rancid having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste
Sect a body of persons adhering to a particular religious faith or doctrine
Deprive to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of
Vilify Speak ill of; slander
Edict a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority
Sanction authoritative permission or approval, as for an action
Annex to attach, append, or add, especially to something large or more important
Strife a quarrel, struggle, or clash
Deprave to make (someone) morally bad or evil; corrupt
Melancholy A gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression
Crib To steal; especially to plagiarize
Derive to trace from a source or origin. to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer
Ratio proportional relation; rate
Pilfer To steal especially in small quantities
Pervade to become spread throughout all parts of
Redolent having a strong smell : full of a fragrance or odor causing thoughts or memories of something
Bulbous fat, round, or bulging
Garrulous excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters
Clamor a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people any loud and continued noise
Expostulate express strong disapproval or disagreement
Portentous giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Created by: lmyhre
Popular Academic 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