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

The Point of Honor

reading vocab.

QuestionAnswer
facetious not meant to be taken seriously or literally
resolute characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc
dispassionately free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm
swaggering to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air
loathing unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse
amiable having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities
sardonic characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
tortuous full of twists, turns, or bends; twisting, winding, or crooked
wanton deliberate and without motive or provocation; uncalled-for; headstrong
luxuriance growth or productiveness; rich abundance; lushness
exuberance effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant
carousid to drink deeply and frequently
dispelled to cause to vanish; alleviate
cordiality a strong, sweetened, aromatic alcoholic liquor; liqueur
composure serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquillity
flippant frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity
decorum dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc
reflective to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface
vehement zealous; ardent; impassioned
squandered to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully
indisposed to put out of the proper condition for something; make unfit
indignity disgrace or disgraceful action
instinctive a natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency
preposterous completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish
unprovoked to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex
Created by: daisy37311
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