E2 VQ7 pulsing adj of light rhythmic patterns of brightness flank tv to be situated on each side of or on one side of a body or group especially located toward the back ID: 290678
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E2 VQ7
pulsing
(
adj
) – (of light) rhythmic patterns of brightness
flank
(
tv
) – to be situated on each side of, or on one side of (a body or group), especially located toward the back
demure
(
adj
) – modest and reserved in manner or behavior
fringed
(
adj
) – surrounded as with a border, especially with an irregular edge
indulge
(
tv
) –to allow (oneself) to enjoy the pleasure of (something)
unbidden
(
adj
) - without having been commanded or invited
peculiar
(
adj
) – belonging exclusively to (something); strange or odd; unusual or unique
syllable
(n) – a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, forming whole or a part of a word
splurge
(v) – to spend (energy or money) freely or extravagantly
insignia
(n) – a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office or membership of an organization; official emblem
hence
(
adv
) – as a consequence; for this reason; or, in the future (used after a period of time)
divergent
(
adj
) – (of a road, route or line) separated from another route, especially a main one; in a different direction from an
original
planSlide3
pulsing
pulsing
(
adj
) – (of light) rhythmic patterns of brightness
Ex. Rapidly pulsing strobe lights at the concert caused neurological problems in some audience members.SYN: dynamicANT: staticRelated: pulse (n); pulsate (v)Slide4
flank
flank
(
tv
) – to be situated on each side of, or on one side of (a body or group), especially located toward the back
Ex. Flanking her opponent, the star soccer player struggled to intercept the ball.SYN: edge (tv), surroundANT: center (
tv
)
Related: flank (n)Slide5
demure
demure
(
adj
) – modest and reserved in manner or behavior
Ex. Princess Kate’s demure demeanor even translates in pictures: she dresses modestly and models respectful body language.SYN: prim, coy, modest, reservedANT: bold, aggressiveRelated: demure (v), demurely (
adv
)Slide6
fringed
fringed
(
adj
) – surrounded as with a border, especially with an irregular edge
Ex1. Fringed clothing styles were a hit in the 1970s, and are making a comeback in today’s fashion.Ex2. Fringed by a sea anemone, Nemo’s father felt protected from fish attacks.
SYN: bordered
ANT: unbound, plain
Related: fringe (n)Slide7
indulge
indulge
(t/v) –to allow (oneself) to enjoy the pleasure of (something)
Ex. Indulging herself in a chocolate chip cookie, the girl savored every bite.
SYN: treat (
tv), satisfy, satiateANT: depriveRelated: indulgent (adj); indulgently (
adv
)Slide8
unbidden
unbidden
(
adj
) - without having been commanded or invited
Ex. Arriving unbidden to the porch, the curious elephant flabbergasted the spectators.SYN: uninvitedANT: beckonedRelated: bid (tv)Slide9
peculiar
peculiar
(
adj
) – belonging exclusively to (something); strange or odd; unusual or unique
Ex. Peculiar formations on a grapevine can be caused by sudden changes in the weather.SYN: distinct, idiosyncraticANT: commonplace, ordinaryRelated: peculiarly (
adv
)Slide10
syllable
syllable
(n) – a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, forming whole or a part of a word
Ex.
Certain genres of poetry require a particular number of syllables per line, and can often create very complex images and thoughts as a result.
SYN: beatANT: (none)Related: polysyllabic, monosyllabic (
adj
)Slide11
splurge
splurge
(v) – to spend (energy or money) freely or extravagantly
Ex.
Regularly s
plurging on fast food can lead to a shrinking wallet and an growing waistline!SYN: bingeANT: hoard, saveRelated: splurging (adj
)Slide12
insignia
insignia
(n) – a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office or membership of an organization; official emblem
Ex. The
M
ockingjay insignia was Katniss Everdeen’s tribute token, which eventually became a sign of rebellion against the Capitol.SYN: badge, tokenANT: (none)Related: sign, signal Slide13
hence
hence
(
adv
) – as a consequence; for this reason; or, in the future (used after a period of time)
Ex. (see quotes)SYN: thus, there, from now onANT: (none)Related: henceforth, henceforwardSlide14
divergent
divergent
(
adj
)
– (of a road, route or line) separated from another route, especially a main one; in a different direction from an original planEx. The divergent paths ended in very different areas of the park.SYN: disparate, variant
ANT: convergent
Related: divergently (
adv), diverge