english ( 8 Feb ) + 16 Flashcards
stagger
a weak unsteady way of walking, as if you are about to fall
estimate
to form an idea of the cost, size, value, etc. of something, but without calculating it exactly
infusion
the act of adding something to something else in order to make it stronger or more successful
fiscal
connected with government or public money, especially taxes
welfare
the general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group
adjudicate
to make an official decision about who is right between two groups or organizations that disagree
thereby
used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned
hyperbole
a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, more dangerous, etc. than it really is
jaunty
showing that you are feeling confident and pleased with yourself
peril
serious danger