Unit 2 Vocabulary Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards based on Unit 2 vocabulary lists, covering definitions for terms related to housing, landscapes, character, and actions.

in authority (phr)

Being in a position of control, command, or official governance.

intact (adj)

Complete, undamaged, and remaining in its original condition.

withdrawn (adj)

Quiet, introverted, and unwilling to communicate or interact with others.

indigestion (n)

Pain or discomfort in the stomach caused by difficulty in digesting food.

keep (n)

The fortified, central tower of a castle that serves as a primary refuge.

moat (n)

A deep, wide defensive ditch surrounding a castle or town, typically filled with water.

outcrop (n)

A portion of bedrock or rock layer that sticks out visibly above the ground surface.

outskirts (n)

The outer areas or borders of a city or town.

scalding (adj)

Extremely hot, especially of a liquid capable of burning the skin.

sheer cliff (phr)

A very steep, almost perpendicular rock face or precipice.

thatched (adj)

Constructed with a roof covering made of straw, reeds, or similar vegetation.

stilt (n)

A long post or pillar supporting a building or structure above the surface of the ground or water.

storey (n)

A single level or floor of a building.

suburb (n)

An outlying residential area or district of a town or city.

terraced (adj)

Forming part of a continuous row of similar houses that share side walls.

congregate (v)

To come together and gather into a crowd or group.

cope (with) (v)

To manage or deal successfully with a challenging situation or problem.

crooked (adj)

Bent, curved, or not straight.

dimple (n)

A small natural depression or hollow in the skin, especially on the cheek or chin.

bring up (phr v)

To raise, care for, and educate a child until maturity.

break in (phr v)

To enter a building illegally and by force.

bustling (adj)

Full of energetic activity, crowd, and movement.

charge with (phr v)

To formally accuse someone of an offense, or to require an amount as payment.

cling (v)

To hold fast or stick closely to a person or object.

first-rate (adj)

Of the highest quality or excellence.

good-natured (adj)

Having a naturally pleasant, kind, and accommodating disposition.

avid (adj)

Showing intense interest, passion, or enthusiasm for an activity.

do-or-die expression (phr)

A facial expression conveying unyielding determination to succeed regardless of the cost or danger.

give up (phr v)

To stop trying, surrender, or cease doing something.

chilly (adj)

Noticeably cold or cool in temperature.

ecstatic (adj)

Feeling or expressing intense, overwhelming joy or delight.

frizzy (adj)

Formed of tight, crisp curls or standing out in unruly clusters, typically referring to hair.

well-maintained (adj)

Kept in excellent condition through systematic and regular care.

stand out (phr v)

To be clearly noticeable, prominent, or distinguished from others.

spacious (adj)

Having plenty of room or ample interior space.