my words 16 Flashcards
1
Q
retain
A
to keep or continue to have something:
She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.
2
Q
contribute
A
to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:
Aren’t you going to contribute towards Jack’s leaving present?
3
Q
emit
A
to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas:
The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder.
4
Q
trait
A
a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour:
His sense of humour is one of his better traits.
Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait.
5
Q
intrudder
A
davetsiz misafir