EMG English Test

Flashcards for studying vocabulary words from Unit 5, Lessons 1-3 of Argue & Persuade.

Mouth-watering

Having a very delicious taste or appealing smell.

captivated

Attracted to something that holds interest and attention; charmed.

lavish

Luxurious and expensive.

stunning

Extremely attractive or impressive.

What does the term 'undoubtedly' signify?

Emphasizing that something is definitely true.

distinctive

Easy to recognize because it is different from other things.

penultimate

Immediately before the last one.

Wounded

Hurt or injured, usually from a weapon.

refuge

Shelter or protection from danger or trouble.

initiative

New plan for dealing with a problem or achieving a purpose.

self-evident

Not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.

rooted

Deeply and firmly established.

creed

A set of beliefs which guide someone’s actions.

entrepreneur

Someone who starts their own business.

What does 'galvanise' mean?

To shock or excite someone into taking action.

advocate

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause.

feminism

Support of women’s rights based on equality of the sexes.

Counterpart

Another person or thing that has a similar position or function.

deprive

To take away or deny the possession or use of something.

sweltering

Uncomfortably hot.

materialistic

Excessively concerned with possessions and money.

workload

The amount of work to be done by someone.

leisure

Time when you are not working or doing other duties.

culprit

The cause of a problem.

squabble

To argue noisily over an unimportant matter.

root

Basic cause, source, or origin of something.

ensue

To happen or occur afterward or as a result of.

inheritance

Money or objects that someone leaves you when they die.

pursuit

Trying to achieve something, usually over a long period of time.

bearing

Influence on something.