Vocab flashcards

What does it mean to set or fix firmly in a surrounding mass?

To embed.

What is the definition of rummaging?

To search through a place thoroughly.

What does flailed mean?

To wave or swing vigorously; thrash one's arms about.

How would you define fluttered?

To wave or flap rapidly in an irregular manner.

What does it mean to hover?

To remain or linger in or near a place.

What is the meaning of sprawled?

To sit or lie with the body and limbs spread out awkwardly.

How would you define cantankerous?

Ill tempered and quarrelsome, disagreeable.

What does warbling refer to?

To sing or whistle with trills, quavers, or melodious turns.

What is the definition of sullen?

Showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.

What does wailed mean?

To grieve or protest loudly and bitterly; lament.

What does hankering indicate?

A longing; craving.

How would you define a lunatic?

An insane person.

What does mussed mean?

To make messy or untidy; rumple.

What is the meaning of mournfully?

Feeling or expressing sorrow or grief; sorrowful; sad.

What does vivid refer to?

Strong, distinct, or clearly perceptible.

What does pandemonium mean?

Wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.

What does intriguing mean?

To arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities.

What does flinch mean?

To draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.

What is the definition of malevolent?

Wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will.

How would you define skeptical?

Having or showing doubt.

What does peculiar mean?

Strange; odd, unusual.

What does tottery refer to?

Tottering; shaky, sway as if to fall.

What is the meaning of ornery?

Ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper, stubborn.

How would you define omnipotent?

Having very great or unlimited authority or power.

What does parched mean?

To make extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat; to make thirsty.

What is the definition of astounding?

Capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.

What does scads mean?

Informally, a great number or quantity.

How would you define gallantly?

Exceptionally polite and attentive to women; courtly.

What does divulge mean?

To disclose or reveal something private, secret, or previously unknown.

What does primly refer to?

Formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.