English 6 Program Vocabulary Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering memory, travel, crime, social issues, conflict resolution, and career aspirations based on the English 6 Program transcript.

Regimen

A special plan for eating or exercising that is intended to improve your health.

Inundated

To be overwhelmed or flooded with a large amount of something, such as information.

Absentminded

Being forgetful or distracted, often resulting in losing track of tasks or belongings.

Chronicling

Keeping a detailed record or diary of events and tasks in the order they occur.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Lapses

Temporary failures in memory, concentration, or judgment.

Draw a blank

To be unable to remember something or to fail to get a response.

Retain

To continue to have or keep information in one's memory.

Breathtaking

Extremely beautiful or impressive, often used to describe scenery.

Desolate

A place that is empty, uninhabited, and feels lonely or isolated.

Roughing it

Living or camping without typical modern comforts or basic conveniences.

Off the beaten path

Visiting places that are less known or far away from popular tourist areas.

Remote

A location that is situated far from main centers of population; distant.

Seasoned traveler

A person who has extensive experience traveling to many different places.

Run-of-the-mill

An experience that is ordinary, average, or unexciting.

In hindsight

Understanding an event only after it has already happened; looking back.

Imprisoned

To be kept in a prison or to stay behind bars as punishment for a crime.

Legitimate

Engaged in business activities or actions that are allowed and recognized by law.

Gray area

A situation where it is difficult to judge what is right or wrong because there are no clear rules.

Outrageous

Something that is shocking, unacceptable, or morally offensive.

Cracking down

Strictly enforcing laws or rules to stop illegal or unwanted behavior.

Mediocre

Something that is of only average or poor quality; not very good.

Rip off

To cheat someone or rob them of their money or property.

Defuse

To remove the tension or danger from a difficult or confrontational situation.

Fitting in

The process of becoming socially accepted or adjusting to a new environment or group.

Insecure

Lacking self-confidence or feeling uncertain about oneself.

Fluid

Something that is changeable or flexible, such as a career path.

Brick-and-mortar

A school or business that is located in a physical facility rather than online.

Plummet

To decrease or fall sharply and quickly in value or amount.

Epidemic

A large and sudden outbreak of an infectious disease within a community.

Extravagant

A lifestyle or behavior involving spending more money than is necessary or wise.

Splurge

To spend a large amount of money on a luxury or treat for oneself.

Make ends meet

To have just enough money to pay for the things that you need.

Flatters

When a piece of clothing makes the wearer look better or enhances their figure.

Vibe

An informal term for the feeling or emotional atmosphere of a person or place.

Distinctive

A quality or style that is characteristic of one person or thing and makes it different from others.

Aspirations

The hopes or ambitions that a person has to achieve something great.

Sidetracked

To be distracted or diverted from one's main task or career goal.

Renowned

A person or thing that is famous, well-respected, or acclaimed for their work.

Caused a stir

To create a lot of excitement, surprise, or public discussion.