2 Flashcards
To adhere
stick fast to (a surface or substance)
“paint won’t adhere well to a greasy surface”
In good faith
in an honest and proper way
“he bargained in good faith”
To refrain
stop oneself from doing something
“she refrained from comment”
To comply
act in accordance with a wish or command
“we are unable to comply with your request”
To halve
divide into two parts of equal or roughly equal size
“halve the aubergine lengthways”
Grievance
a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment
“a website which enabled staff to air their grievances”
Indigenous
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
“the indigenous peoples of Siberia”
To uphold
confirm or support (something which has been questioned)
“the court upheld his claim for damages”
Retention
- the continued possession, use, or control of something
“two influential senators have argued for the retention of the unpopular tax” - the action of absorbing and continuing to hold a substance
“the soil’s retention of moisture”
Caustic
- able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
“a caustic cleaner” - sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
“the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing”
In compliance
in the way that is required by (a rule, law, etc.)
“In compliance with a court order, the company has ceased operations”
Infringement
the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation
“copyright infringement”
Detriment
the state of being harmed or damaged
“he is engrossed in his work to the detriment of his married life”
To abide
accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
“I said I would abide by their decision”
To foreclose
- make possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.
“the bank was threatening to foreclose on his mortgage” - rule out or prevent (a course of action).
“the decision effectively foreclosed any possibility of his early rehabilitation”
