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Vocab Cards Set 1
Vocab Words: Contain - Bedlam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Contain | |
| Answer: To have or hold within | |
| Explanation: The box is large enough to contain all the books. | |
| Preserve | |
| Answer: To keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, or destruction | |
| Explanation: We must preserve the natural beauty of the forest. | |
| Express | |
| Answer: To convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures and conduct | |
| Explanation: He struggled to express his feelings after the loss. | |
| Avoid | |
| Answer: To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something | |
| Explanation: You should avoid eating too much junk food. | |
| Complaint | |
| Answer: A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable | |
| Explanation: She filed a formal complaint with the manager. | |
| Splinter | |
| Answer: A small, thin, sharp piece of wood or other hard material broken from a larger piece | |
| Explanation: He got a splinter in his finger from the old wooden fence. | |
| Sling | |
| Answer: A flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to carry or raise something | |
| Explanation: The worker used a sling to lift the heavy pipe. | |
| Crate | |
| Answer: A large, strong container, typically made of wood, used for transporting goods | |
| Explanation: They shipped the fragile items in a wooden crate. | |
| Revolve | |
| Answer: To move in a circle on a central axis | |
| Explanation: The Earth revolves around the Sun. | |
| Prevail | |
| Answer: To be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally | |
| Explanation: Common sense will prevail in the end. | |
| Mellow | |
| Answer: Pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness | |
| Explanation: The jazz music had a very mellow sound. | |
| Tense | |
| Answer: Stretched tight or rigid; feeling or showing nervousness or anxiety | |
| Explanation: He was tense before his big exam. | |
| Ballet | |
| Answer: An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures | |
| Explanation: We went to the theatre to see a ballet performance. | |
| Blindly | |
| Answer: Without the ability to see; without thought, observation, or guidance | |
| Explanation: She walked blindly into the dark room. | |
| Scarcely | |
| Answer: Only just; almost not | |
| Explanation: He had scarcely enough money to buy food. | |
| Uncomfortably | |
| Answer: In a way that causes a feeling of physical or mental discomfort | |
| Explanation: The chair was uncomfortably hard to sit on. | |
| Particularly | |
| Answer: To a higher degree than is usual or expected; extremely or especially | |
| Explanation: He is particularly interested in history. | |
| Bilingual | |
| Answer: (Of a person) speaking two languages fluently | |
| Explanation: Being bilingual is a great asset in many jobs. | |
| Jaded | |
| Answer: Tired, bored, or lack enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something | |
| Explanation: After years of travel, he became jaded with seeing new places. | |
| Affable | |
| Answer: Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to | |
| Explanation: The new manager is very affable and approachable. | |
| Nocturnal | |
| Answer: Active at night | |
| Explanation: Owls are nocturnal creatures that hunt in the dark. | |
| Reservoir | |
| Answer: A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply | |
| Explanation: The city's water comes from a large reservoir. | |
| Corps | |
| Answer: A main subdivision of an armed force in the field, consisting of two or more divisions | |
| Explanation: He joined the Marine Corps after finishing school. | |
| Arena | |
| Answer: A large, level area surrounded by seating, used for sports, concerts, or other public events | |
| Explanation: The concert was held in a massive sports arena. | |
| Minuscule | |
| Answer: Extremely small; tiny | |
| Explanation: There was a minuscule amount of dust on the table. | |
| Reflective | |
| Answer: Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful | |
| Explanation: She was in a reflective mood, thinking about her past. | |
| Malevolent | |
| Answer: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others | |
| Explanation: The villain had a malevolent grin on his face. | |
| Vulnerable | |
| Answer: Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm | |
| Explanation: Small children are more vulnerable to illness. | |
| Anticipation | |
| Answer: The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction | |
| Explanation: There was a sense of anticipation in the air before the show started. | |
| Suspense | |
| Answer: A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen | |
| Explanation: The movie kept us in suspense until the very end. | |
| Premonition | |
| Answer: A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant | |
| Explanation: She had a strange premonition that something bad would occur. | |
| Tension | |
| Answer: The state of being stretched tight;mental or emotional strain | |
| Explanation: The tension in the room was palpable before the announcement. | |
| Vendor | |
| Answer: A person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street or market | |
| Explanation: We bought fresh fruit from a street vendor. | |
| Current | |
| Answer: A flow of water or air in a definite direction; a flow of electricity | |
| Explanation: The strong ocean current pulled the boat off course. | |
| Fowl | |
| Answer: Domestic birds kept for their eggs or flesh; poultry | |
| Explanation: Chickens and ducks are types of fowl raised on the farm. | |
| Antidotes | |
| Answer: A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison | |
| Explanation: The doctor administered the antidote to the patient. | |
| Oasis | |
| Answer: A fertile spot in a desert where water is found | |
| Explanation: The weary travelers finally reached the oasis. | |
| Quiver | |
| Answer: An archery case for holding arrows | |
| Explanation: He reached back and pulled an arrow from his quiver. | |
| Solitude | |
| Answer: The state or situation of being alone | |
| Explanation: She enjoys the peace and quiet of solitude. | |
| Tumult | |
| Answer: A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people | |
| Explanation: The crowd was in a tumult after the goal was scored. | |
| Stupor | |
| Answer: A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility | |
| Explanation: He lay in a drunken stupor for hours. | |
| Bedlam | |
| Answer: A scene of uproar and confusion | |
| Explanation: The classroom was in complete bedlam after the teacher left. | |
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