Fahrenheit Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand Flashcards
1
Q
Wear off or die down
A
Subside
2
Q
A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material
A
Sieve
3
Q
A humble request for help from someone in authority
A
Plea
4
Q
Action taken in return for an injury or offense
A
Retaliation
5
Q
Spread by scattering
A
Strew
6
Q
A crime that undermines the offender’s government
A
Treason
7
Q
A specialist in the study of language
A
Linguist
8
Q
Concurrence of opinion
A
Accord
9
Q
Make perfect or supply what is wanting
A
Complement
10
Q
An event or situation happening at the same time as another
A
Accompaniment
11
Q
Inform positively and with certainty and confidence
A
Assure
12
Q
Delicate and intricate ornamentation
A
Filigree
13
Q
Give life or energy to
A
Invigorate
14
Q
Inquire in an uninvited or presumptuous manner
A
Pry
15
Q
Reveal its presence or make an appearance
A
Manifest
