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

RedPyramid 27-31

Vocabulary for The Red Pyramid chapters 27-31

TermDefinition
spire n., a sharp, pointed object such as a steeple
tributary n., a stream that flows into a larger stream or a lake
speculate v., to think, wonder, or guess about a subject
conflicting adj., opposing or arguing
embody v., to give form or body to something
reign n., (pronounced "rain") a period of rule, usually for a king or queen
absurd adj., completely unreasonable, untrue, or ridiculous
smug adj., being cute; highly satisfied with oneself
vigilance n., a state of alertness and awareness of danger
submerge v., to put or go underwater
festoon v., to hang decorations
quiver v., to move with a slight shaking motion
bellow v., to make a deep, loud roar
retrospect n., looking back on or thinking about past events
spectral adj., ghostly
dilute v., to make thinner or weaker by adding water
petty adj., having little or no importance
quarrel n., an argument or complaint
corrupt adj., behaving badly or with poor conduct, particularly in a position of power
commune v., to bond; to be in close communication with someone
abundance n., plenty or lots of something
adamantly adv., firmly against something
disdain n., extreme dislike
devour v., to eat greedily or hungrily
courtship n., dating
arrogance n., being proud or important in an insulting or superior way
ambition n., a strong desire for fame or power
forage v., to search for something, especially food or supplies
emanate v., to reach out from a source
mucus adj., a slimy, slippery, sticky substance
traitor n., someone who betrays the trust of another
torrent n., a rushing stream of liquid
Created by: MsRisch
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