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