Flaunt-Plenary

Cards (26)

  • Def (v.): display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance; to display or obtrude oneself to public notice; to show off 
    • “Phara ___ her pulchritude around the older ladies.”
    Flaunt
  • Def (v.): appear as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening.
    • “Figures ___ in the depth of the woods.”
    Loom
  • Def (v.): to take shape as an impending occurrence
    • “A financial crisis ___ ahead the Rodriguez family.”
    Loom
  • Def (v.): deep blue in color like a clear sky.
    • “She skinny-dipped in the ___ waters.”
    Cerulean
  • Def (v.): (of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.
    • “The caterpillar ___ into a beautiful butterfly.”
    Molt
  • Def (n.): a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped; emerging, arising 
    • “The butterfly flew with its ___ wings.”
    Fledging
  • Def (n.):  a young bird that has just fledged.
    • “The bird fed her ___ worms.”
    Fledging
  • Def (v.): fasten (a door or gate) with a latch.
    • “She ___ her door as she heard someone knock on the door.”
    Latch
  • Def (v.): to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms —used with on or onto
    • “She ___ the burden on her shoulders.”
    Latch
  • Def (n.): a long and determined attempt to achieve, change, or stop something because of your strong beliefs; a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.
    • “The group of activists endeavored in a ___ to achieve gender equality.”
    Crusade
  • Def (n.): the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring; hope, expectation 
    • “The ___ that he will come back for his children is low.”
    Prospect
  • Def (n.): a mental picture of a future or anticipated event; vision, idea, thought, contemplation 
    • “The ___ of losing their home is agonizing”
    Prospect
  • Def (n.): chances or opportunities for success or wealth; potential 
    • "This product has great ___.”
    Prospect
  • Def (adj.): having a luster resembling that of mother-of-pearl; pearly luster 
    • “She blew ___ bubbles in the backyard.”

    Pearlescent
  • Def (v.): give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress; to show pain or embarrassment and for a short time in the face, often moving the head back at the same time
    • “She stubbed her toe and ___.”
    Wince
  • Def (n.): a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
    • "The researchers came across an ___ during their project.”
    Enigma
  • Def (v.): weave or become woven together.
    • “She bought a knitted shirt of ___ fabrics.”
    Interweave
  • Def (v.): to mix or blend together; connect; link 
    • “In her essay, she ___ her Hispanic heritage and LGBTQ+ identity.
    Interweave
  • Def (n.): a cause of great trouble or suffering.
    • “Diabetes is a ___ in a sweet-tooth’s life.”
    Tribulation
  • Def (n.): a state of great trouble or suffering.
    • “She was in ___ after catching her father cheating.”
    Tribulation
  • Def (adv.): with sincere and intense conviction; seriously.
    • “The headmaster spoke so ___ about the Class of 2028; you could sense the emotion in her voice.”
    Earnestly
  • Def (adj.): tireless; persistent; tenacious 
    • “Her ___ determination to escape the town worked in the end.”
    Unflagging
  • Def (adj.): beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing; growing, expanding, or developing rapidly
    • “He could no longer hide his ___ feelings for his neighbor, Max.”
    Burgeoning
  • Def (adj.): not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty; determined 
    • “She was ___ in the way she spoke with people.”
    Unflinching
  • Def (adj.): having a strong, pleasant taste; flavorful, delectable
    • “Adanna prepared a ___ meal for her husband.”
    Sapid
  • Def (adj.): complete in every respect; absolute
    • “Your parents have ___ authority to search your room.”
    Plenary