Exercise 3 and 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Desist
A
To stop doing something, to refrain from
2
Q
Despotic
A
tyrannical
3
Q
Indemnify
A
to reimburse
4
Q
Infirm
A
ill or weak
5
Q
Destitute
A
poor, penniless
6
Q
Irksome
A
annoying
7
Q
Jeopardise
A
to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged
8
Q
Imposter
A
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive
9
Q
Dwindle
A
To become smaller, to diminish
10
Q
Disconsolate
A
sad and extremely disappointed
11
Q
Earnest
A
Sincere, determined
12
Q
Eccentric
A
strange and unusual
13
Q
Embezzle
A
to secretly take away money
14
Q
Encroach
A
to intrude
15
Q
Endow
A
To give large amount of money, To possess a quality naturally
16
Q
Consign
A
To dispatch, to deliver
17
Q
Conspicuous
A
Noticeable, attracting attention
18
Q
Coruscate
A
To flash, gleam
19
Q
Countenance
A
The appearance or expression on someone’s face
20
Q
Crafty
A
cunning
