english ( 5 Feb ) + 4 Flashcards
arduous
involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time
redemption
the act of saving or state of being saved from the power of evil
negotiate
to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion
disseminate
to spread information, knowledge, etc. so that it reaches many people
heirloom
a valuable object that has belonged to the same family for many years
ember
a piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died
hash out
to discuss something carefully and completely in order to reach an agreement or decide something
upend
to turn somebody/something the wrong way up or onto one end
alien
a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or work
reliance
the fact of being able to rely on somebody/something