13 May Flashcards
1
Q
Threadbare
A
Something that is worn out
2
Q
Retiration
A
Repeating something that has been already been said or done.
3
Q
Ascribing
A
Attribute, associating
4
Q
Prosaic
A
Boring, routine
5
Q
Lucid
A
Obvious, clear
6
Q
Benevolent
A
Someone or something that is kind
7
Q
Reluctant
A
someone who is unwilling to do something
8
Q
Flagging
A
Becoming less energetic
9
Q
Reticent
A
someone who is reserved or hesitant to speak.
10
Q
Without any ifs and buts (Idiom)
A
Being straightforward or decisive
without any hesitation.
11
Q
Silver lining (Idiom)
A
a ray of hope or positive aspect in
a difficult situation.
12
Q
Ramp up(Phrasal verb)
A
To increase or raise something.
13
Q
Scaling down (Phrasal verb)
A
the action of reducing the size
or scope of something.
