Vocabulary Flashcards: Desirous to Syndicate - Advanced English Words

Desirous

having or showing a wish or desire for something.

Impending

about to happen soon.

Ominous

giving the impression that something bad is going to happen.

Ascertain

to find out with certainty.

Notation

a system or act of writing down symbols, notes, or comments.

Tranquil

peaceful, calm, and free from disturbance.

Veer

to change direction suddenly.

Query

(n.) a question; (v.) to ask or inquire.

Subsequent

coming after something in time; following.

Vantage

a position that gives a wide or favorable view.

Ensue

to happen as a result or consequence.

Derelict

(adj.) abandoned or neglected; (n.) a homeless or neglected person.

Malice

the desire to harm someone; ill will.

Incendiary

(adj.) designed to cause fire or stir conflict; (n.) a person who stirs trouble.

Obliterate

to completely destroy or wipe out.

Jeopardize

to put at risk of harm or loss.

Psychosis

a severe mental disorder where thoughts and emotions are impaired and contact with reality is lost.

Interrogate

to question someone thoroughly, often aggressively.

Acrid

having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp taste or smell.

Disperse

to scatter in different directions.

Mettle

courage and strength of character.

Doleful

expressing sorrow; mournful.

Propriety

the quality of behaving in a socially acceptable and proper manner.

Abashed

embarrassed, ashamed, or uneasy.

Broach

to bring up a subject for discussion.

Revulsion

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion.

Extortion

the act of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Transgress

to break a rule or law; to go beyond limits.

Exultation

a feeling of great joy, triumph, or celebration.

Syndicate

a group or organization formed to carry out a business or criminal activity.