Deck 4 Flashcards
precipitate
(v) /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
(adj) /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/
(n) /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/
- (v) Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
Cause to move suddenly and with force
(precipitate someone/thing into) Send someone or something suddenly into a particular state or condition - (adj) Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration
Occurring suddenly or abruptly
apologist (n)
/əˈpɒlədʒɪst/
A person who offers an argument in defence of something controversial
askance /əˈskans/ (adv)
askant /əˈskant/
With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval
akimbo (adv)
/əˈkɪmbəʊ/
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards
(With reference to limbs) flung out widely or haphazardly
haphazardly (adv)
/hapˈhazədli/
In a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization
vicissitude (n)
/vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/
- A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
- Alternation between opposite or contrasting things
lackey
/ˈlaki/
- (n) A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
(derogatory) A person who is obsequiously willing to obey or serve another person - (n) A brownish European moth of woods and hedgerows, the caterpillars of which live communally in a silken tent on the food tree
- (v) Behave servilely towards; wait on as a lackey
demarcate (v)
/ˈdiːmɑːkeɪt/
Set the boundaries or limits of
Separate or distinguish from
whitewash
/ˈwʌɪtwɒʃ/
- (n) A solution of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for painting walls white
A deliberate attempt to conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts about a person or organization in order to protect their reputation - (n) A victory by the same side in every game of a series
- (v) Paint (a wall, building, or room) with whitewash
Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts about (a person or organization) - (v) Defeat (an opponent) in every game of a series
trumpet
/ˈtrʌmpɪt/
- (n) A brass musical instrument
A sound resembling that of a trumpet, especially the loud cry of an elephant - (v) Play a trumpet
Make a loud, penetrating sound resembling that of a trumpet - (v) Proclaim widely or loudly
proclaim (v)
/prəˈkleɪm/
- Announce officially or publicly
2. Indicate clearly
improvident (adj)
/ɪmˈprɒvɪd(ə)nt/
Not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless
spendthrift (n)
/ˈspɛn(d)θrɪft/
A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
grandiloquent (adj)
/ɡranˈdɪləkwənt/
Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress
emblematic (adj)
/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/
Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic
