18/11/2015 evening 2 Flashcards
sanitary
- Of or relating to health or the protection of health.
- Free from elements, such as filth or pathogens, that endanger health; hygienic: sanitary conditions for the preparation of food.
vigorous
vigorous
▸ adjective strong, healthy, and full of energy:
a tall, vigorous, and muscular man.
▪ characterized by or involving physical strength, effort, or energy:
vigorous aerobic exercise.
▪ (of language) forceful:
a vigorous denial.
catastrophic
catastrophic
▸ adjective involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering:
a catastrophic earthquake.
extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful:
catastrophic mismanagement of the economy.
involving a sudden and large-scale alteration in state:
the body undergoes catastrophic collapse towards the state of a black hole.
elude
To evade or escape by being cunning
The suspect eluded the police.
- To escape the memory her name eludes me;
not understanding
a point that eluded the audience.
- To be unnattained
Another championship eluded her.
meritorious
meritorious means with merit. Jennifer had shown the teacher that she was very meritorious.
vigilance
someone very vigilant is looking out for danger. We must be very vigilant if we are going to avert a catastrophe.
captivated
fascinates or attracts you. She had a captivating smile.
I was captivated by the the sunset
libel
something written against someone that is untrue
you can sue this person for libel
They said the article was a misnomer and they are libel
impeccable
without flaw. His hair was impeccable.
persevere
To carry on regardless of difficulties.I am going to persevere and I will succeed.