Deck 4 Flashcards
1
Q
ameliorate
A
to make better or to improve
2
Q
baleful
A
expressing or threatening harm; menacing
3
Q
berate
A
to criticize or scold harshly
4
Q
circumvent
A
find a way around (an obstacle or problem) - typically in a clever and sneaky way.
5
Q
surreptitious
A
kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of - being sly or sneaky