ENGLISH VOCABULARY (mid- exams term 2) Flashcards
1
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Compensate
A
To make for, to repay for services
2
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Mediocre
A
Average, ordinary, undistinguished
3
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Tantalize
A
To tease
4
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Illegible
A
Difficult or impossible to read
5
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Unflinching
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Firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back
6
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
7
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subjugate
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To conquer by force, bring under complete control
8
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Alien
A
Foreign, strange
9
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Jeer
A
A rude remark derision (mockery)
10
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Dissolute
A
Loose in one’s morals or behavior
11
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Comely
A
Having a pleasing appearance.
12
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Ajourn
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To stop proceedings temporarily, move to another place.
13
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prosperity
A
good fortune; success
14
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hallowed
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holy;sacred
15
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tribulations
A
great trouble or misery
