08.11; 13.11 Flashcards
to say that something is true, especially when it is difficult or embarrassing – He had to … he made a mistake. (pronunc)
admit
to say that something is not true or that you did not do something – She will … stealing the money.
deny
being careful to avoid danger or risks – He is always … when driving in the rain. (pron)
cautious
something so unreasonable or silly that it’s hard to believe – The idea of flying cars seemed … a few years ago. (L)
ludicrous
something that deserves to be laughed at because it’s silly or absurd – His new haircut looks … . (r)
ridiculous
used to describe someone or something that is ten years old, an adjective – Her …-…-… daughter loves to read.
10-year-old
soap or cleaning product for washing clothes – They need more … … to do the laundry.
laundry detergent
items you wear, like shirts, pants, or dresses – She bought new … for the trip. (pron)
clothes
soap used for washing dishes – We ran out of … … after last night’s dinner.
dish detergent
a loan for buying a house, usually paid over many years – They took out … … to buy their first home. (pron)
a mortgage
400
four hundred
6000
six thousand
more than needed or without a good reason – She was … worried about the small test. (pron)
unnecessarily
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument; convince
I tried to … my friend to go on the trip with us.
persuade
to twist or change something to make it appear different from its true form.
The mirror can … the way people look.
distort
