Vocabulary Study - Flashcards

These flashcards cover vocabulary terms from the provided notes, including definitions and contextual meanings.

What does 'aloft' mean?

Up in the air, especially in flight.

Define 'attain'.

To reach or achieve something.

What is a 'buffet'?

A piece of furniture for storage and display of dishes or a meal laid out for guests.

What does 'elude' mean?

To escape by being quick or clever.

Define 'elusive'.

Hard to find or capture; hard to explain or make clear.

What is the meaning of 'flammable'?

Able to catch fire easily.

What does it mean to 'hover'?

To remain in place over an object or location.

Define 'inflate'.

To fill with air or other gas.

What does 'jeopardy' refer to?

Danger.

What does it mean to 'jeopardize' something?

To put in danger of loss or injury.

What does it mean to 'moor' a boat?

To hold the boat in place with ropes or anchors.

Define 'plummet'.

To fall suddenly toward the earth or to a lower level; to plunge.

What does 'pollute' mean?

To make impure or dirty.

Define 'propel'.

To push or drive forward.

What does 'stationary' mean?

Not moving or not changing.

Define 'superb'.

Of the highest quality; grand; splendid.

What is a 'swivel'?

A fastening that allows any part joined to it to swing freely.

What does it mean to 'swivel'?

To turn freely around a fixed point.

What does 'aloft' mean?

Up in the air, especially in flight.

Define 'attain'.

To reach or achieve something.

What is a 'buffet'?

A piece of furniture for storage and display of dishes or a meal laid out for guests.

What does 'elude' mean?

To escape by being quick or clever.

Define 'elusive'.

Hard to find or capture; hard to explain or make clear.

What is the meaning of 'flammable'?

Able to catch fire easily.

What does it mean to 'hover'?

To remain in place over an object or location.

Define 'inflate'.

To fill with air or other gas.

What does 'jeopardy' refer to?

Danger.

What does it mean to 'jeopardize' something?

To put in danger of loss or injury.

What does it mean to 'moor' a boat?

To hold the boat in place with ropes or anchors.

Define 'plummet'.

To fall suddenly toward the earth or to a lower level; to plunge.

What does 'pollute' mean?

To make impure or dirty.

Define 'propel'.

To push or drive forward.

What does 'stationary' mean?

Not moving or not changing.

Define 'superb'.

Of the highest quality; grand; splendid.

What is a 'swivel'?

A fastening that allows any part joined to it to swing freely.

What does it mean to 'swivel'?

To turn freely around a fixed point.

Use 'aloft' in a sentence.

The kite soared high aloft on the windy afternoon.

Use 'attain' in a sentence.

She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a doctor.

Use 'buffet' in a sentence.

The restaurant offered a delicious buffet with many food choices.

Use 'elude' in a sentence.

The thief managed to elude the police by running through the narrow alley.

Use 'elusive' in a sentence.

The rare butterfly proved to be an elusive subject for the photographer.

Use 'flammable' in a sentence.

Keep all flammable liquids away from the open fireplace.

Use 'hover' in a sentence.

A hummingbird can hover in front of a flower to drink its nectar.

Use 'inflate' in a sentence.

You should use the pump to inflate the tires of your bicycle.

Use 'jeopardy' in a sentence.

The driver put his passengers in jeopardy by speeding through the red light.

Use 'jeopardize' in a sentence.

One bad decision could jeopardize your entire career.

Use 'moor' in a sentence.

The captain instructed the crew to moor the ship securely at the pier.

Use 'plummet' in a sentence.

Temperatures are expected to plummet during the winter storm.

Use 'pollute' in a sentence.

Factories must follow strict rules so they do not pollute the river.

Use 'propel' in a sentence.

The powerful jet engines propel the airplane through the sky.

Use 'stationary' in a sentence.

The car remained stationary while it was waiting for the light to change.

Use 'superb' in a sentence.

The chef prepared a superb meal that everyone enjoyed.

Use 'swivel' (noun) in a sentence.

The chair's swivel base allows it to rotate in a full circle.

Use 'swivel' (verb) in a sentence.

She had to swivel her head to see who was calling her name.