Psych Exam 2 Batch 1

ascend

To go up a hill, mountain, stairs, or other rising surface.

interior

The inner part of a building or other object.

speculation

The act of guessing about something without having enough facts to be certain.

remorseful

Feeling deep regret about a wrong action you have taken.

diagonal

Sloping from one side to another rather than going straight up, down, or sideways.

construct

To build a structure, such as a house or bridge.

patch

A small area that is different from the area around it.

to pen

To write a book, letter, or other piece of text.

resident

A person who lives in a particular building, town, or other place.

outdo

To do better than another person or group in a particular activity.

make the most of

To use an opportunity, situation, or period of time as well as possible.

mural

A picture painted directly on a wall or ceiling.

fossil

The remains or trace of a plant or animal from long ago, often preserved in rock.

detailed

Including many facts or small parts.

nod

To move your head down and up, especially to show agreement or approval.

evacuation

The act of moving people away from a place because of danger.

eager

Wanting very much to do or have something.

rival

A person or group that competes with another for the same thing.

smuggle

To take goods, animals, or people into or out of a place secretly and illegally.

latter

The second of two people or things just mentioned.

disability

A physical or mental condition that can make some activities more difficult for a person.

assistance

Help given to a person or group.

spectator

A person who watches an event, especially a sports event.

adapt

To change in order to live or work successfully in new conditions.

agriculture

The activity of growing crops and raising farm animals.

infer

To reach a conclusion from evidence rather than from a direct statement.

molecule

A group of two or more atoms joined together that forms a unit of a substance.

feature

An important or noticeable part or quality of something.

shimmer

To shine with a soft light that seems to move or change slightly.

drape

To hang or lay cloth loosely over a person or object.

violence

The use of physical force to hurt people or damage property.

furthermore

In addition to the information or point already given.

exterior

The outer part or surface of a building or object.

obstacle

A thing that makes progress or success difficult.

attest

To provide evidence that something is true or exists.

a slap in the face

An action or event that makes someone feel deeply hurt or insulted.

column

A tall, upright post used to support or decorate a building.

capture

To show a feeling, mood, or quality accurately in a picture, story, or other work.

paternal

Connected with a father or with the relatives on a father's side of the family.

soar

To rise or fly high in the air, or stand very high above the ground.