english ( 16 Apr ) + 8 Flashcards
handover
the act of moving power or responsibility from one person or group to another
exert
to use power or influence to affect somebody/something
enshrine
to make a law, right, etc. respected or official, especially by stating it in an important written document
harbour
to hide and protect somebody who is hiding from the police
gruelling
very difficult and making you very tired, needing great effort for a long time
rigorous
done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail
reconnaissance
the activity of getting information about an area for military purposes, using soldiers, planes, etc.
ambush
the act of hiding and waiting for somebody and then making a surprise attack on them
deterrent
something that makes somebody less likely to do something
presumption
something that is thought to be true or likely