English 1A flash cards for vocab exam 7A-9B MP

Advent- the beginning of an event, the invention of something, or the arrival of a person.

Apex- the highest point.

Inundate- to quickly fill up or overwhelm, just like a flood.

Exorbitant- exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent; highly excessive.

Asylum- people fleeing persecution on “account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion” can apply for asylum when they reach the U.S.

Cubicle- a small, partitioned-off area of a room.

Heterogeneous- different in kind; unlike; incongruous.

Immunity- the state or quality of being resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Remunerate- pay (someone) for services rendered or work done.

Candid- honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful.

Auxiliary- providing supplementary or additional help and support.

Feign- pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

Flair- a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something.

Impel- drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

Meander- to walk slowly without any clear direction.

Pensive- deeply or seriously thoughtful.

Shoddy- badly and carelessly made, using low quality materials.

Perilous- full of danger or risk.

Surly- menacing or threatening in appearance.

Expedient- (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

Envoy- someone who is sent as a representative from one government or organization to another.

Sterling- of a particular standard of purity.

Scuttle- a metal container with a sloping hinged lid and a handle, used to fetch and store coal for a domestic fire.

Tirade- a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Drudgery- hard menial or dull work.

Escalate- increase rapidly.

Monologue- the thoughts of a person spoken out loud.

Prognosis- the likely course of a disease or ailment.

Inscribe- write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.