lesson 4 Flashcards
adroit
shrewd/resourceful/dexterous/skillful
adversary
opponent/enemy/foe/opposition
avert
turn away/prevent/forestall/hold off/obviate
cognent
understandable/convincing/sound idea
demolish
tear down/destroy/raze/smash
evaporate
disappear/vanish/dry up
fiscal
about money/financial/monentary
hamper
interfere/hold back/hinder/impede/obstruct
humid
damp/moist/wet
inudate
flood/deluge/overwhelm/swamp
mammoth
gigantic/giant/huge/enormous
manifest
make clear/evince/demonstrate/reveal
obnoxious
rude/objectionable/offensive
plight
dangerous/complicated situation/dilemma/predicament
replenish
refill/renew/restore
reprimand
condemnation/censure/reproof
rescind
annual/cancel/repeal/abolish/take away/remove
reticent
closed-mouthed/silent/taciturn/uncommunicative
revere
worthy of honor/venerate/worship/adore
sinister
evil/malevolent/ominous/criminal