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
    See similar decks