Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
Q
something done to get ready
for an event
A
preparations (n)
2
Q
failure to pay attention,
resulting in mistakes;
negligence
A
carelessness (n)
3
Q
unpredictable, risky
A
chancy (adj)
4
Q
feeling or showing caution
about possible dangers or
problems
A
wary (adj)
5
Q
likely to do or to be something
A
liable (adj)
6
Q
continuing for an unknown
amount of time; without
knowing when or if something
will end
A
indefinitely (adv)
7
Q
to think for a while about a
particular (usually negative)
thing
A
to dwell on (v)/
to dwell upon (v)
8
Q
to stop or suppress
A
to quell (v)
9
Q
a feeling of excitement or
pleasure
A
thrill (n)
10
Q
large or heavy and difficult to
carry
A
cumbersome
(adj)
