Lesson 8 Flashcards
1
Q
- To bring together into a group; to gather.
- To put or fit together.
A
Assemble
2
Q
A large meal for many people; a feast.
A
banquet
3
Q
The load carried by a plane or ship.
A
cargo
4
Q
A barrel-shaped container, especially one for holding liquids.
A
cask
5
Q
To honor something in a special way.
A
celebrate
6
Q
Verb: to become smaller or less
Noun: The amount by which something become smaller.
A
decrease
7
Q
- reckless because of feelings of despair.
- So serious as to be almost hopeless.
A
desperate
8
Q
Adjective: Safe or fit to be eaten
Noun: An item of food; anything that can be eaten.
A
edible
9
Q
not serious or important; silly
A
frivolous
10
Q
Noun: 1. The gathering of ripe crops for a season.
2. The quantity of crops gathered.
Verb: To gather in the crops.
A
harvest
11
Q
- To chop down or cut with blows from an ax.
- To cut or shape with blows of an ax or similar tool.
A
hew
12
Q
unfriendly; of or like an enemy
A
hostile
13
Q
Verb: To make a serious promise.
Noun: A serious promise
A
pledge
14
Q
To succeed, especially in terms of money.
A
prosper
15
Q
A piece of work that needs to be done.
A
task
