lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
to become weaker
A
abate
2
Q
to admit the existence of:
to express recognition or thanks to
A
acknowledge
3
Q
The right to give orders, make decisions, or take action:
an expert source of information
A
authority
3
Q
a person who acts or does business for another:
something that brings about a result
A
agent
4
Q
To ruin or destroy completely
A
devastate
5
Q
The rapid spreading of a disease to many people at one time.
A
epidemic
6
Q
To force out of property by taking legal action
A
evict
6
Q
A number that is not exact: a careful guess
A
estimate
7
Q
Not favoring one side more than another: fair
A
impartial
8
Q
Hardworking: not lazy
A
industrious
9
Q
To make very anger
A
infuriate
10
Q
Having nothing to do with the subject
A
irrelevant
11
Q
Exact :Specific
A
precise
12
Q
something fake or false
A
sham
13
Q
a long, slow , and difficult journey
A
trek
