compound words Flashcards
1
Q
whirlwind
A
a tornado
2
Q
waterfront
A
a land bordering a natural body of water
3
Q
outcome
A
a result
4
Q
farfetched
A
unlikely
5
Q
lightheaded
A
giddy
6
Q
downpour
A
a heavy fall of rain
7
Q
makeshift
A
a substitute
8
Q
rush hour
A
a period of high traffic
9
Q
drawbridge
A
a structure tat can be raised to prevent passage
10
Q
frostbite
A
tissue damage as a result of freezing
11
Q
turtleneck
A
a high collar
12
Q
well-to-do
A
prosperous
13
Q
custom-made
A
built according to an individual’s specifications
14
Q
alma mater
A
university one has attended
15
Q
old-fashioned
A
dated
