504 Flashcards
resent
feel injured or angered at (sth)
molest
assault or abuse (a person, especially a woman or child) sexually.
mediocre
of only average quality; not very good.
prominent
important; famous.
vicinity
- neighbourhood
2. nearness
conclude
- end, finish
2. decide
menace
threat, danger
victorious
(adj.) having won a victory; triumphant.
absurd
foolish, ridiculous, illogical
legislation
law, law-making
revive
restore to life or consciousness.
unruly
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
amenable
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
manageable
coarse
- rough or harsh in texture.
2. rude or vulgar.
brawl
a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.
thrust
push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.
ripe
mature
revise
change, alter
pledge
- solemn promise, vow
2. give as security on a loan.
solemn
formal and dignified.
dignify
- make (something) seem worthy and impressive.
2. give an impressive name to (someone or something unworthy of it).
token
symbol, sign, emblem
archaic
very old or old-fashioned.
unanimous
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.