english ( 2 Nov ) + 32 Flashcards
1
Q
rag
A
a piece of old, often torn, cloth used especially for cleaning things
2
Q
whence
A
from where
3
Q
slacker
A
a person who is lazy and avoids work
4
Q
attrition
A
a process of making somebody/something, especially your enemy, weaker by repeatedly attacking them or creating problems for them
5
Q
frantically
A
quickly and with a lot of activity, but in a way that is not very well organized
6
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uproar
A
a situation in which people shout and make a lot of noise because they are angry or upset about something
7
Q
feign
A
to pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill, tired, etc.
8
Q
dishrag
A
a cloth for washing dishes
9
Q
screech
A
to make a loud high unpleasant sound
10
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feel up to
A
to have the strength and energy to do or deal with something
