english Flashcards
1
Q
brevity
A
shortness
2
Q
demure
A
sober or serious in manner
3
Q
depreciation
A
a lessening in value
4
Q
divulge
A
to tell, reveal
5
Q
forestall
A
to prevent by acting first
6
Q
proponent
A
one who puts forward a proposal
7
Q
recoup
A
to make up for, regain
8
Q
relentless
A
unyielding, harsh without pity
9
Q
squander
A
to spend foolishly, waste
10
Q
staccato
A
detached or disconnected
