Protecting animals Flashcards
too bad to be protected from criticism
indefensible
The war is morally indefensible.
something you do because someone dares you to
a dare
He jumped in the river at twelve o’clock last night as a dare
the action of frightening or threatening someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do
intimidation
The campaign of violence and intimidation against them intensifies daily
in the middle of or surrounded by
amid
On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes
to make something certain to happen
ensure
The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.
to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way
breed
His main income comes from breeding cats.
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
eager
They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news.
to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something
struggle
I’ve been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening
halt
“Halt!” called the guard. “You can’t go any further without a permit.”
to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this
decay
Sugar makes your teeth decay.
to consider or judge something in a particular way
deem
The area has now been deemed safe
