2023-11 Flashcards

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werewolf

noun WAIR-woolf

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Werewolf refers to a person transformed into a wolf or capable of assuming a wolf’s form, especially during the full moon.

// She went to the Halloween party dressed as a werewolf, wearing faux fur from head to toe.

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Rudder (noun)

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a piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or an aircraft that is used for controlling its direction

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Rudderless (adj)

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BrE /ˈrʌdələs /
NAmE /ˈrʌdərləs /
(formal)
with nobody in control; not knowing what to do
At no time should a government be rudderless, without a leader.
Without his wife he felt lost and rudderless.

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invigorate

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in•vig•or•ate verb
BrE /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt /
NAmE /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt /
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[often passive] ~ sb to make sb feel healthy and full of energy
The cold water invigorated him.
They felt refreshed and invigorated after the walk.
2 ~ sth to make a situation, an organization, etc. efficient and successful
They are looking into ways of invigorating the department.
in•vig•or•at•ing /BrE ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ NAmE ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ / adj.
an invigorating walk/shower

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