22 april Flashcards
punt
to give up
sanguine
optimistic
prorogue
discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it.
mire
involve someone or something in (a difficult situation).
partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
augury
a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.
auspice/ augury/ portent
kindly patronage and guidance
internecine
destructive to both sides in a conflict.
emotive
arousing or able to arouse intense feeling.
controversial
bungled
(of a task) carried out clumsily or incompetently.
baleful
threatening harm; menacing.
pestilent
destructive to life; deadly.
salubrious
health-giving; healthy.
chary
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
cautious / wary
ex parte
on behalf of
pari materia
on the same subject or matter
rubbish
criticize severely and reject as worthless.
