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

VocabuLit28,29,30

VocabuLit Lessons 28, 29, 30

QuestionAnswer
acute having a sharp or severe effect; intense
cherish to hold dear; to care for tenderly
disrupt to cause to break apart or stop; to break into pieces
ensue to follow, often as a result
fumes smoke or gas, usually strong-smelling and perhaps choking
gush to send forth suddenly or with force
nucleus a center or beginning for growth or development
sensation a feeling resulting from stimulation of the mind or a sense organ; also, a somewhat vague physical feeling
sizzle to make a hissing sound
strangle to kill by stopping the breath; to choke, suffocate, or stifle
abundance an overflowing supply; more than enough; profusion; large amounts
anonymous without giving a name
credentials documents presented as proof of one's identity, position, etc.
destitute people lacking the necessities of life; poverty-stricken individuals
endeavor to make an effort; to strive or attempt
festive suitable for a festival or celebration; joyous; gay; lively
impression a belief; opinion, or idea, often somewhat vague
keen sharp; piercing, intense, acute
kindred of similar nature or character; having similar interests; related
ominous indicating the approach of evil or bad luck; threatening
alliance a union, as between families or nations, for the advantage of all parties involved
devotion earnest attention or effort given to a cause, a person, etc.; deep and enthusiastic loyalty and faithfulness
forge to form, perhaps by heating and hammering; to shape, mold, or produce
fruitful profitable; productive; bearing results
maximum the greatest number or amount; the highest degree
shrink to draw back or hesitate to act, as from fear or distaste
summon to call upon, as to perform a duty; to send for
testimony evidence, especially a solemn declaration to support a fact; proof
tribulation severe suffering or distress
tyranny the unreasonable or uncontrollable use of power; often the abuse of power by a dictator
Created by: ellisni
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