Glower-Ancilllary

Cards (20)

  • Def (v.): in a bold and shameless way
    • “She stole the cookies ___.”
    Branzely
  • Def (v.): give out or reflect small flashes of light; shine, gleam 
    • “The sun ___ off the roof.”
    Glint
  • Def (v.):  have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl.
    • “After hearing the conservation, Lidia ___ at her ex-best-friends.”
    Glower
  • Def (n.): a small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface.
    • “When he smiles, you can see a slight ___.”
    Glint
  • Def (adj.): (of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy; lacking in smoothness or dexterity
    • “His transcendent ability in bed makes up for his ___ appearance.”
    Ungainly
  • Def (n.): a transparent pale green, blue, or yellow mineral consisting of a silicate of beryllium and aluminum, sometimes used as a gemstone.
    • “She wore a ___ necklace to the party.”
    Beryl
  • Def (adj.): contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
    • “His conclusion was absolutely ___–so much that his employer fired him.”
    Preposterous
  • Def (v.):  settle or lie comfortably within or against something.
    • “The kid ___ his head on his mother’s chest.”
    Nestle
  • Def (v.): (of a place) lie or be situated in a half-hidden or obscured position
    • “Her house stood ___ in the glades.”
    Nestle
  • Def (v.): burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
    • “The campfire ___ all night.”
    Smolder
  • Def (n.): a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue.
    • “The ___ tried to cajole the wealthy at the party.”
    Scoundrel
  • Def (adj.): skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.
    • “My grandaughter turned out to be a ___ business woman.”
    Wily
  • Def (v.): bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown, especially in a particular manner or place.
    • "Danny’s parents chose to ___ him in New York City.”
    Rear
  • Def (adj.): (of a liquid) free of anything that darkens; completely clear.
    • “We swam in the ___ waters.”
    Limpid
  • Def (adj.): (of a person's eyes) unclouded; clear.
    • “Jane stared into Edward’s ___ eyes, who was kneeling before her.”
    Limpid
  • Def (n.):  a concept that encourages people to discover what truly matters to them and to live a life filled with purpose and joy
    • “After discovering her ___, she embarked on a mission to reach it.”
    Ikigai
  • Def (adj.): serving no practical purpose or result; futile 
    • “His ___ excuses did not fool his parents.”
    Otiose
  • Def (v.): make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger; to move in a way that is not regular or normal, especially making sudden movements backward or forward or from side to side 
    • “A group of teens ___ down the street in search of mischief.”
    Lurch
  • Def (adj.): providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.
    • “Technology is ___ to this company.”
    Ancillary
  • Def (n.): a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, institution, or industry.
    • “We hired ___ to help with the assignments.”
    Ancillary