Chapter 7 Flashcards
aggravation
to make a situation or condition worse
alert
quick to notice and react to things around you
alien
strange and not familiar
caution
great care and attention not to take risks or get into danger
consequence
the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result
constructive
helpful or useful
deprivation
to take something important or necessary away from someone or something
enthusiasm
the feeling of being very interested in something and wanting very much to be involved in it
hobby
an activity that you enjoy and do regularly when you are not working
leisure
the time when you are not working
moody
If someone is moody, they are often unfriendly because they feel angry or unhappy
prompt
to cause something
prune
If you prune a tree or bush, you cut off some of the branches or flowers to help it grow better
rehearse
to practice a play, dance, etc in order to prepare for a performance
speculate
to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain