grup 20 Flashcards
wane - 1
Her interest in science fiction began to wane.
subsequent - 1
The first king was a good ruler but all the subsequent kings were corrupted.
plagiarism - 1
We have strict rules against plagiarism in the group work.
deception - 1
Magic is kind of clever deception.
influx - 1
The influx of the refugees has led to significant problems.
massacre - 1
There is a massacre in Palestine.
ardent - 1
She is an ardent follower of fashion.
adorn - 1
He spent a fortune adorning his wife with expensive jewellery.
detach - 1
You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
intrigue - 1
The way the Pyramids were built always intrigues people.
intricate - 1
The watch mechanism is extremely intricate.
persecution - 1
The persecution of the Jews during WW2 is one of the greatest tragedies of all time.
rip through - 1
The hurricane ripped through the island.
proclaim - 1
The president proclaimed a state of emergency because of the impending hurricane.
facilitate - 1
Cell phone technology has facilitated communication.
run through - 1
I ran through the pages of the book.
flutter - 1
Lisa’s heart was fluttering before the presentation.
hinder - 1
The bad weather didn’t hinder the trip.
pitch - 3
1- She pitched the vase at his head.
2- She pitched the idea to me over lunch.
3- He braked too hard and the car pitched forward.
decelerate - 1
The car decelerated at the side of the police car.
recount - 1
He recounted his unusual experiences in Erasmus.
proponent - 1
Duygu Asena was the strongest proponent of women’s rights.
dilute - 1
Some concentrated drinks need diluting with water.
provisions - 1
We had enough provisions for the picnic.
bearing - 1
Exercises have a direct bearing on health.
consecutive - 1
It had rained for 5 consecutive days.
utility - 1
Utility charges aren’t included in your rent.
by heart - 1
I know some of my friends’ numbers by heart.
intimate - 1
My friend intimated that she was offended with me.
preach - 1
The hodja preached a sermon about worshipping.
weed out - 1
We must weed out surplus clothes.
agonize - 1
The kid agonized over the loss of his cat.
foster - 2
1- The couple decided to foster a child.
2- Parents should foster the sense of responsibility in their children.
