Unit 3 Vocabulary - Marvel 11

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering all terms listed in Unit 3 of Marvel 11.

absorb

Almak

acceptable

accuracy

The quality or state of being correct, precise, or exact.

advancement

The process of promoting, developing, or moving forward.

alternative

Available as another possibility or choice.

announcement

A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

apology

An expression of regret or remorse for an offense, fault, or mistake.

approve

To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.

arrest

To seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody.

barely

Only just; almost not.

capital

The most important city or town of a country or region, or wealth in the form of money or assets.

climate

The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.

competition

The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating others.

confident

Feeling or showing certainty about something or self-assurance.

consistently

In every case or on every occasion; invariably.

consumption

The using up of a resource, or the eating, drinking, or ingesting of something.

contribute

To give something in order to help achieve or provide something.

corruption

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power.

cruise

A voyage on a ship taken for pleasure and as a vacation.

dedicate

To devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular task, purpose, or person.

define

To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

deliver

To bring and hand over goods, letters, or messages to the proper recipient.

deserve

To be worthy of or have a right to something as a result of one's actions.

disaster

A sudden event causing great damage, distress, or loss of life.

discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

donate

To give money, goods, or services to help a person or organization.

ecological

Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

eligible

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfying the appropriate conditions.

emerge

To move out of or away from something and become visible.

epidemic

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

expression

The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings, or a look on someone's face.

foreign

Originating in or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.

figurative

Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

frighteningly

In a way that causes fear, alarm, or terror.

gain

To obtain or secure something wanted or desirable.

glossary

An alphabetical list of terms or words found in or relating to a specific subject with explanations.

gravity

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or seriousness.

harmony

Agreement, peace, or a pleasing combination of elements.

hurricane

A severe storm with violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone.

inadequately

In a manner that lacks the quality or quantity required; insufficiently.

initial

Existing or occurring at the beginning; first.

insurance

An arrangement providing a guarantee of compensation for specified loss or damage in return for payment.

interest

The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something, or money paid regularly for borrowed funds.

league

A collection of people, countries, or groups combining for mutual benefit; an association of sports teams.

maintenance

The process of preserving a condition or the state of being kept in good repair.

manually

By hand rather than automatically or electronically.

member

An individual or organization belonging to a group, club, or society.

modernization

The process of adapting something to modern needs, technologies, or habits.

nearly

Very close to; almost.

offer

To present or put forward something for someone to accept or reject.

oppose

To disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument or action.

originate

To have a specified beginning or arise from a particular source.

patriot

A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it.

praise

To express warm approval or admiration of someone or something.

predictor

A person or thing that indicates or forecasts that something will happen.

principle

A fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for a belief or system.

punish

To inflict a penalty or sanction on someone as retribution for an offense.

raise

To lift or move to a higher position or level, or to increase an amount.

regularly

At uniform or repeated intervals of time; frequently.

relief

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

restrictive

Imposing limitations or constraints on someone's activities or freedom.

simultaneously

At the same time; concurrently.

solitary

Done or existing alone; single.

species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

strength

The quality or state of being physically, mentally, or functionally strong.

synonym

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word in the same language.

ultimately

In the end, at last, or finally.

unlimited

Not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent.

useless

Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose.

vandalize

To deliberately destroy or damage public or private property.

various

More than one; several different types or kinds.

vital

Absolutely necessary or essential; crucial.

widespread

Found or distributed over a large area or among many people.

worship

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity, or to revere greatly.