Vocabulary Flashcards from Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover vocabulary terms from the lecture notes to aid in studying and preparing for the exam.

whisper

To speak very softly.

mutter

To say something in a low, indistinct tone.

suspect

To believe someone may be guilty of something.

investigate

To look into or examine a situation.

reveal

To make something known that was previously hidden.

conceal

To hide something.

escape

To break free from confinement.

pursue

To chase or follow someone.

hesitate

To pause before taking action.

warn

To inform someone of a potential danger.

threaten

To declare the intention to cause harm.

protect

To keep someone safe from harm.

defend

To guard against an attack.

attack

To take aggressive action against someone.

rescue

To save someone from danger.

injure

To cause physical harm to someone.

recover

To regain health or strength.

survive

To continue to live, especially after a difficult situation.

endure

To suffer pain or hardship without giving up.

overcome

To succeed in dealing with a problem.

fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something is dangerous.

doubt

To feel uncertain about something.

trust

To believe in the reliability of someone.

betray

To be disloyal to someone.

convince

To make someone believe something.

persuade

To convince someone to do something.

refuse

To decline to accept something.

allow

To permit something to happen.

forbid

To prohibit something.

expect

To believe something will happen.

assume

To take for granted or without proof.

realize

To become aware of something.

notice

To observe something.

observe

To watch carefully.

examine

To inspect or investigate closely.

search

To look carefully for something.

discover

To find something for the first time.

explore

To search through a new environment.

solve

To find an answer to a problem.

explain

To make something clear or easy to understand.

confuse

To make unclear or difficult to understand.

clarify

To make something more understandable.

decide

To make a choice about something.

determine

To establish something after consideration.

intend

To have a plan or purpose.

avoid

To keep away from something.

prevent

To stop something from happening.

cause

To make something happen.

affect

To have an influence on something.

improve

To make something better.

worsen

To make something worse.

increase

To make something larger in size or quantity.

reduce

To make something smaller or less in amount.

remain

To stay in the same place or condition.

seem

To give the impression of being something.

appear

To become visible or noticeable.

disappear

To cease to be visible.

sudden

Quick and unexpected.

gradual

Taking place slowly over a period of time.

obvious

Easily perceived or understood.

uncertain

Not definite or fixed.

suspicious

Having or showing a cautious distrust.

mysterious

Difficult to understand or explain.

dangerous

Able or likely to cause harm or injury.

harmless

Not causing or able to cause harm.

brave

Ready to face and endure danger.

cowardly

Lacking courage.

loyal

Showing firm support or allegiance.

dishonest

Not truthful or trustworthy.

careful

Taking care to avoid potential danger.

careless

Not giving sufficient attention to avoiding harm.

confident

Feeling or showing certainty.

anxious

Experiencing worry or unease.

frightened

Feeling afraid or scared.

angry

Having a strong feeling of annoyance or displeasure.

furious

Extremely angry.

calm

Not showing or feeling nervousness or anger.

silent

Not making any sound.

noisy

Making a lot of noise.

strange

Unusual or surprising.

unusual

Not common or ordinary.

familiar

Well known from long or close association.

important

Of great significance or value.

essential

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

useful

Able to be put to good use.

useless

Not able to give service or support.

quickly

At a rapid speed.

slowly

At a low speed.

carefully

In a cautious manner.

suddenly

Occurring unexpectedly.

eventually

In the end, especially after a long time.

immediately

Without delay.

secret

Something kept hidden.

truth

The quality of being true.

lie

An intentionally false statement.

clue

A piece of evidence that helps solve a problem.

evidence

Information indicating whether a belief is true or false.