140-151 Flashcards
The removal of people from a place of danger.
evacuation
The————- of the people in the burning apartment was carried out swiftly.
evacuation
A large water jug with a wide mouth and spout.
ewer
To seize and detain by law.
excuss
The border officer has the right to———- some types of food that are not allowed to be brought into Canada.
excuss
Something————– is so good that it is an example for others to follow.
exemplary
The student’s———– conduct earned him a certificate at the assembly.
exemplary
An expulsion of breath.
exhalation
It was so cold that my———— created a little cloud in the air.
exhalation
To free someone or something from a difficulty.
extricate
Firemen had to———- the driver from the collision.
extricate
synonym of foolish
fatuous
The man didn’t mean to offend his friend with his————- remark.
fatuous
a water tap
faucet
The sink overflowed when the child left the——— running.
faucet
an event that is completely unsuccessful, in a way that is very embarrassing or disappointing
fiasco
When the computer system crashed at the airport, it led to a complete———.
fiasco
synonym of unreal
fictitious
The accused thief gave a——— address, which was actually an empty lot.
fictitious
Having to do with money matters.
financial
The lottery winner thought it best to seek the advice of a————– planner.
financial
To change continually.
fluctuate
Watching the real estate market————–, gave the first-time buyers some hope.
fluctuate
