English 2 – VQ7

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 plan

pulsing

pulsing (adj) – (of light) rhythmic patterns of brightnessEx. Rapidly pulsing strobe lights at the concert caused neurological problems in some audience members.SYN: dynamicANT: staticRelated: pulse (n); pulsate (v)

flank

flank (tv) – to be situated on each side of, or on one side of (a body or group), especially located toward the backEx. Flanking her opponent, the star soccer player struggled to intercept the ball.SYN: edge (tv), surroundANT: center (tv)Related: flank (n)

demure

demure (adj) – modest and reserved in manner or behaviorEx. 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)

fringed

fringed (adj) – surrounded as with a border, especially with an irregular edgeEx1. 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: borderedANT: unbound, plainRelated: fringe (n)

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)

unbidden

unbidden (adj) - without having been commanded or invitedEx. Arriving unbidden to the porch, the curious elephant flabbergasted the spectators.SYN: uninvitedANT: beckonedRelated: bid (tv)

peculiar

peculiar (adj) – belonging exclusively to (something); strange or odd; unusual or uniqueEx. Peculiar formations on a grapevine can be caused by sudden changes in the weather.SYN: distinct, idiosyncraticANT: commonplace, ordinaryRelated: peculiarly (adv)

syllable

syllable (n) – a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, forming whole or a part of a wordEx. 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)

splurge

splurge (v) – to spend (energy or money) freely or extravagantlyEx. Regularly splurging on fast food can lead to a shrinking wallet and an growing waistline!SYN: bingeANT: hoard, saveRelated: splurging (adj)

insignia

insignia (n) – a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office or membership of an organization; official emblemEx. The Mockingjay insignia was Katniss Everdeen’s tribute token, which eventually became a sign of rebellion against the Capitol.SYN: badge, tokenANT: (none)Related: sign, signal

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, henceforward

divergent

• divergent (adj) – (of a road, route or line) separated from another route, especially a main one; in a different direction from an original plan

Ex. The divergent paths ended in very different areas of the park.SYN: disparate, variantANT: convergentRelated: divergently (adv), diverge