Worldly Wise Vocabulary Quiz 9/25 Prep

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the study list for the Worldly Wise Vocab Quiz on 9/25.

Avid

Very interested or excited about something; really into it.

Demean

To make someone feel less important or respected; to put someone down.

Turbulent

Rough, chaotic, or full of problems; not calm.

Resilient

Able to recover after something difficult; ability to bounce back.

Instill

To slowly put an idea or feeling into someone's mind.

Recur

To happen again; to repeat.

Cursory

Quick and not very detailed; a quick look.

Evoke

To bring up a feeling, memory, or reaction; to bring out.

Corroborate

Confirm that something is true; to back it up.

Concise

Short and clear, without extra words.

Prevalent

Common or happening often.

Emulate

To copy someone because you want to be like them.

Endeavor

To try hard to do something; to try your best.

Excruciating

Extremely painful; really painful.

Encompass

To include or cover everything; to include it all.

Gingerly

Very carefully and gently.

Surmise

To guess or figure out something based on the info you have.

Imperative

Extremely important or necessary; must do it.

Pseudonym

A fake name someone uses instead of their real name.

Spontaneous

Happening naturally or suddenly without planning; unplanned.