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 brightness Ex. Rapidly pulsing strobe lights at the concert caused neurological problems in some audience members. SYN: dynamic ANT: static Related: 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 back Ex. Flanking her opponent, the star soccer player struggled to intercept the ball. SYN: edge (tv), surround ANT: center (tv) Related: flank (n)

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, reserved ANT: bold, aggressive Related: demure (v), demurely (adv)

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)

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, satiate ANT: deprive Related: indulgent (adj); indulgently (adv)

unbidden unbidden (adj) - without having been commanded or invited Ex. Arriving unbidden to the porch, the curious elephant flabbergasted the spectators. SYN: uninvited ANT: beckoned Related: bid (tv)

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, idiosyncratic ANT: commonplace, ordinary Related: peculiarly (adv)

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: beat ANT: (none) Related: polysyllabic, monosyllabic (adj)

splurge splurge (v) – to spend (energy or money) freely or extravagantly Ex. Regularly splurging on fast food can lead to a shrinking wallet and an growing waistline! SYN: binge ANT: hoard, save Related: splurging (adj)

insignia insignia (n) – a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office or membership of an organization; official emblem Ex. The Mockingjay insignia was Katniss Everdeen’s tribute token, which eventually became a sign of rebellion against the Capitol. SYN: badge, token ANT: (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 on ANT: (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, variant ANT: convergent Related: divergently (adv), diverge