English #4 Flashcards
Entrepreneur
someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity
Philanthropist
person who helps the poor, especially by giving them money
Prominent
very well known and important
Accolade
(something you earn or receive) praise and approval
Bewildered
confused and uncertain
Prospective
people who are expected to buy something, employ someone, become parents, etc.
Venue
the place where a public event or meeting happens
Frolic
to play and behave in a happy way
Squalid
(of places) extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money
Ravage
to cause great damage to something
Poignant
causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness
Emulate
to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have
Vexation
worry or anger
Squall
a sudden strong wind or short storm
Plough through
to go through a substance or an area of something with difficulty