Period 3 Quarter 4 Week 1 Vocabulary

A set of 22 practice flashcards based on vocabulary notes from Week 1 of Quarter 4, covering definitions, synonyms, and specific examples.

Laborious

A task, process, or journey requiring a significant effort, time, and perseverance.

Terse

Using few words, often in a way that is concise and polished, or unexpectedly abrupt and unfriendly.

Exhilarate

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated, often by filling them with high spirits.

Versatile

Being able to adapt to different functions or activities.

Hasten

Means to move quickly, hurry, or accelerate the progress of something.

Muster

To gather, summon, or assemble, often referring to bringing together troops, support, or personal courage.

Defiance

Bold opposition to rules or authority, such as Rosa Parks defying the rules of sitting in the back of the bus.

Swarm

To gather together in large numbers, often used to describe many insects or people moving together.

Headway

The forward movement, progress, or advancement of a task, such as how Katie Ledecky moved ahead of other swimmers.

Apprehensive

Feeling anxious, uneasy, or fearful that something bad or unpleasant might happen in the future.

Exasperation

A feeling of intense annoyance, frustration, or irritation, often caused by a lingering, difficult situation or a person's behavior.

Circumference

The total distance around the edge of a circle or a closed curved figure.

Circumference of the earth

The total distance around the planet, which is exactly $24,901\,\text{miles}$.

Diminish

To make or become less in intensity, power, or presence.

Unsightly

Something unpleasant, unattractive, or ugly to look at, often standing out in an otherwise pleasant environment like litter or rashes.

Knoll

A small hill or mound.

Counter

Refers to an opposing action, a flat surface for transactions or food preparation, or a device that tracks numbers.

Recluse

A person who lives in voluntary seclusion, deliberately avoiding social interaction and contact with others.

Attentive

Paying close, focused attention to something, or being thoughtful, considerate, and helpful toward others' needs.

Prolix

An antonym for terse, defined as being rambling or wordy.

Expedite

A synonym for hasten, meaning to accelerate the progress of something or to hurry.

Insubordination

A synonym for defiance, characterized as bold opposition or resistance to authority.