Vocabulary Review Flashcards

Practice flashcards based on vocabulary and definitions from the lecture notes.

Head and shoulders above

Significantly better than others; superior.

Fair and square

Winning something in an honest way, without any doubt.

Bottom line

The most basic and important point to consider; final result or outcome.

Clean slate

A fresh start or new beginning, free from past mistakes.

In full swing

At the highest level of activity; fully developed.

Up for grabs

Available for anyone who wants it.

Sworn in

To officially take an oath of office.

To mark

To officially signify or indicate the beginning of something.

Incoming

Referring to someone or something that is approaching or being welcomed.

To stretch across

To cause something to extend in a particular direction.

Street closure

An official announcement that certain streets will be blocked off.

To deploy

To position forces strategically for action.

Reportedly

According to what has been said or claimed, but not confirmed.

Oath

A formal promise to tell the truth or to carry out an obligation.

Inaugural address

A speech given during the formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a new term in office.

To end up

To reach or come to a situation that was not planned or expected.

Festive

Relating to a celebration or holiday.

Unifying

Bringing together different parts into a cohesive whole.

Increased in popularity

Gaining more acceptance or favor over time.

To make the move

To take a particular action or step.

To bear with

To be patient or endure something.

To fret

To feel or express worry or concern.

To retreat

To withdraw from a situation.

Passageway

A path or corridor allowing movement from one place to another.

To take a closer look

To investigate or examine something in more detail.

Extensive

Covering a large area; wide-ranging.

Powerful memory

A strong ability to remember information.

To flow out

To move out, especially of liquid.

Gargoyle

A carved figure projecting from a building, typically used to convey rainwater.

Chimera

A mythical creature made up of parts from different animals.

To hang out

To spend time casually without a specific purpose.

To hit the books

To study hard.

Swinging by

Stopping by or visiting briefly.

To mack on

To flirt with someone.

To spill

To cause a liquid to flow out accidentally.

Basil

A culinary herb commonly used in cooking.

To mack on one girl

To flirt with a girl in a confident manner.

Stalker

Someone who closely watches someone else's activities in a secretive manner.