Vocabulary Quiz Flashcards for Quiz #5 Language Arts | English Mr. Jeffers

Directions: If you’re using an iPod, simply scroll through each of the slides to view the vocabulary word first. Then, on the slide following each vocabulary word, you’ll find the definition. Enjoy!

unison

-a process in which all elements behave in the same way at the same time. -to correspond exactly

espy

To see at a distance; to catch sight of; to glimpse at

engulf

to swallow up in or as in a gulf.

conflagration

A large, destructive, oftentimes uncontrollable fire

stupefy

-to put into a state of little or no sensibility or ability to reason -to stun, as with a drug, a shock, or a strong emotion

falter

-to hesitate or waver in action -to move unsteadily or in a stumble -to speak hesitatingly or brokenly

irate

severely angered or enraged

valiant

boldly courageous; brave; stout- hearted

avert

-to turn away or aside -to ward off or prevent

calamity

-a great misfortune or disaster, as in a flood or serious injury -a grievous infliction; adversity; misery

hasty

-moving or acting with haste; in other words, acting without giving thought to one’s actions -speedy; quick; hurried

incinerate

to burn or reduce to ashes; cremate.