Hh Flashcards

(14 cards)

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Define Vitality.

A

energy; liveliness

Example: The dancer’s vitality amazed everyone.

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What does it mean to Visualize?

A

to imagine; to form a mental picture

Example: Try to visualize your success before the test.

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What is a Waif?

A

a homeless or abandoned person, often a child

Example: The movie tells the story of a lonely waif in the city.

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What does it mean to Wend?

A

to go; to travel slowly or indirectly

Example: We wended our way through the crowded streets.

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Define Wan.

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pale; weak-looking

Example: She looked wan after being sick for a week.

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What does Sundry mean?

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various; miscellaneous

Example: The drawer was filled with sundry small objects.

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What does it mean to Revert?

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to return to a previous state or habit

Example: After the break, he reverted to his old routine.

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Define Medley.

A

a mixture of things

Example: The concert ended with a medley of popular songs.

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What is Oblivion?

A

the state of being forgotten or unaware

Example: Many ancient civilizations faded into oblivion.

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What is an Overture?

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an introduction or proposal; also a musical prelude

Example: The orchestra played a beautiful overture before the play began.

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Define Parochial.

A

narrow-minded; limited in outlook

Example: His parochial views kept him from seeing the bigger picture.

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What does it mean to Rebuff?

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to reject or criticize sharply

Example: She rebuffed his offer with a quick “no.”

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What does it mean to Rehabilitate?

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to restore to good condition or health

Example: The program helps rehabilitate injured animals.

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What does it mean to Rue?

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to regret deeply

Example: He will rue the day he ignored her advice.

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