North South Foundation-2025 Regional Contests Junior Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary flashcards from the North South Foundation Junior Vocabulary competition.

abbreviate

To shorten a word or phrase.

abominate

To hate or loathe.

acquittal

A judgment that a person is not guilty of a crime.

adjacent

Next to or adjoining something else.

admissible

Allowed or permissible, especially in a court of law.

ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

anesthetic

A substance that causes a loss of sensation.

antonym

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

aristocrat

A member of the aristocracy; a noble.

benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.

comparable

Able to be compared; similar.

conformable

Able to conform or comply.

demanding

Requiring much effort or attention.

dissent

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.

efficacious

Effective; successful in producing a desired result.

gruesome

Causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

incessant

Continuing without pause or interruption.

metropolitan

Relating to a large city.

modify

To make partial changes to something.

perceptive

Having or showing sensitive insight.

prolific

Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.

reclusive

Avoiding the company of other people; solitary.

sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

universal

Applicable to all cases; general.

vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.