READY FOR C2 - Unit 5 Flashcards
Who is wet behind the ears?
Somebody inexperienced
To hoax means to….
deceive
What is an adage?
a wise saying
To force someone to leave a position of power, job or place.
Meaning of oust in English
To oust!
What is a savvy reader?
The one having or showing practical knowledge and experience.
ENSCONCED means ….
Positioned safely or comfortably somewhere.
HACKNEYED means……
Said or used so often that it has become boring and has no meaning.
The quality of being true, honest, or accurate means …….
VERACITY
If you are aware of, or have thought about sth, then this is ……….
ON YOUR RADAR
DWARF sth means ……
make it seem small by comparison.
Something that will solve all problems is a ……
PANACEA
If you add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information, then you …….
CORROBORATE
the income that a government or company receives regularly is a ……
REVENUE
What is ASPERSION?
a criticism, suggestion, or remark that damages another person’s reputation
A reaction of anger bcause of an unfair treatment :
INDIGNATION
