New words from daily life part 11 Flashcards
1
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defer
A
put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone; delay
2
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exorbitant
A
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
3
Q
consign
A
to send something to someone
4
Q
plunder
A
steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
5
Q
tumultuous
A
making an uproar or loud, confused noise/ excited, confused, or disorderly.
6
Q
lamentation
A
the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.
7
Q
subdue
A
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
8
Q
disinformation
A
false information which is deliberately intended to mislead—intentionally misstating the facts.
9
Q
peril
A
serious and immediate danger.
10
Q
elusive
A
hard to find or capture
11
Q
belligerent
A
hostile and aggressive.
12
Q
engulf
A
- (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
- powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm.
