Vocabulary

    Cards (15)

    • Homonym = each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
    • Posse: it is used to refer a group of friends or people gathered for a particular reason/purpose.
    • Ubiquitous (adj.): existing or being at the same time: constantly encountered : widespread.
    • Lampoon: it means an action to ridicule someone or make fun of something, through use of HARSH SATIRE
    • Regale(verb): To amuse or entertain by telling stories (in a formal sense)

      Synonym: banquet, feast, dinner
    • Extraneous(adj): something which is not considered an important part of a specific thing that's why considered irrelevant or unimportant.
      irrelevant, external, extrinsic(not being an important part of)
    • Shill(verb): To act as a spokesperson or promoter
      promoter, talker, spokesperson.
    • Irascible(adj): someone who is irascible is easily angered and annoyed.
      Irritable, fiery, grumpy
    • Jeopardy(noun): It is defined as exposure to imminence of death , loss or injury. In legal context refers specifically to the danger that an accused person is subjected to when to trial for a criminal offense
    • Translucent(adj): It is used to describe something that is not completely clear enough to allow light to pass.
    • Retinue
      A group of helpers or supporters, or followers
    • Retinue
      • The venue relies on a retinue of workers to carry out large events
    • Synonyms of retinue
      • entourage
      • crew
      • staff
    • Haggard
      Someone who seems to be tired due to hunger and also disheveled (in disorder or disarray)
    • Haggard
      • After a disastrous rafting trip Robin emerged from the woods looking 'haggard' but otherwise unscathed
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