Part1 Flashcards
1
Q
Bleak
A
Lacking of vegetation
2
Q
Tenure
A
To guarantee a permanent position
3
Q
Yarn
A
Spun thread use for knitting or sewing
4
Q
Dread
A
To anticipate with great apprehension or fear
5
Q
Hone
A
Smooth and sharpen
6
Q
Perk
A
Advantage
7
Q
Placated
A
Make someone less angry or hostile
8
Q
Stagnate
A
Ceasing to flow or move
9
Q
Plateau
A
A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress
10
Q
Derail
A
To leave the tracks accidentally
11
Q
Counteract
A
Act against to reduce or neutralize
12
Q
Dread
A
Regarded with great fear or apprehension
13
Q
Scorn
A
A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something
14
Q
Outburst
A
A sudden release of strong emotion
15
Q
Wind-up
A
An attempt to tease or irritate someone
