Vocabulary for "American History" by Heribe Ramos https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c By: Heribe Ramos en-us 2014-10-28 14:03:27 UTC 2025-09-28 17:03:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Discreet ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38847536 used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people

She was always very discreet about her personal life.

]]> 2014-10-28 14:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38847536 Enthralled ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38848965 to hold the attention of (someone) by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful

I was enthralled by/with the beauty of the landscape.

]]> 2014-10-28 14:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38848965 Elation ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849134 to make (someone) very happy and excited

The discovery has elated researchers.

]]> 2014-10-28 14:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849134 Distraught ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849228 very upset:so upset that you are not able to think clearly or behave normally

Distraught relatives are waiting for news of the missing children.

]]> 2014-10-28 14:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849228 Dilapidated ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849335 in very bad condition because of age or lack of care

She was living in a dilapidated [=run-down] old apartment building.

]]> 2014-10-28 14:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849335 Solace ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849408 someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is sad, depressed, etc.:a source of comfort[singular]

Her presence was a great solace for/to me.

]]> 2014-10-28 14:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/38849408 Vigilant ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39004924 carefully noticing problems or signs of danger

When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39004924 Infatuated ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39004973 filled with foolish or very strong love or admiration— usually +with

He was infatuated with his teacher.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39004973 Humiliating ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005071 to make (someone) feel very ashamed or foolish

I hope I don't humiliate myself during the presentation.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005071 Disciplinarian ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005170 a person who is very strict about punishing bad behavior:a person who uses discipline as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyedThe school's principal is a strict/rigid disciplinarian.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005170 Rejection ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005257 to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)My teacher rejected my excuse for being late.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005257 Coordinate ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005304 to make arrangements so that two or more people or groups of people can work together properly and well

She'll be coordinating the relief effort.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005304 Impulse ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005327 a sudden strong desire to do something

He has to learn to control his impulses.

]]> 2014-10-29 13:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39005327 Complex ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876526 having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways

The house's wiring is complex.

]]> 2014-11-05 15:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876526 Eerie ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876694 strange and mysterious

The flames cast an eerie glow.

]]> 2014-11-05 15:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876694 Literally ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876850 in a literal way: such as: in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word

He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively.

]]> 2014-11-05 15:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876850 Linger ramosheribe https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876988 to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time

The tourists didn't linger  very long.

]]> 2014-11-05 15:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ramosheribe/3tirol6ivg8c/wish/39876988