18/11/2015 evening 2 Flashcards

1
Q

sanitary

A
  1. Of or relating to health or the protection of health.
  2. Free from elements, such as filth or pathogens, that endanger health; hygienic: sanitary conditions for the preparation of food.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

vigorous

A

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.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

catastrophic

A

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.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

elude

A

To evade or escape by being cunning
The suspect eluded the police.

  1. To escape the memory her name eludes me;

not understanding

a point that eluded the audience.

  1. To be unnattained

Another championship eluded her.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

meritorious

A

meritorious means with merit. Jennifer had shown the teacher that she was very meritorious.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

vigilance

A

someone very vigilant is looking out for danger. We must be very vigilant if we are going to avert a catastrophe.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

captivated

A

fascinates or attracts you. She had a captivating smile.

I was captivated by the the sunset

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

libel

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

impeccable

A

without flaw. His hair was impeccable.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

persevere

A

To carry on regardless of difficulties.I am going to persevere and I will succeed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly