Scholarship test no.4 Flashcards
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1
Q
Oscillate
A
To move in one direction and then back again many times
e.g. stock prices oscillate (to go up and down)
2
Q
Serene
A
Calm and peaceful
3
Q
Excavate
A
To uncover smth by digging away & removing the earth that covers it
4
Q
Obtuse (2 basically same meanings)
A
- stupid/unintelligent
- not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious/simple (aka meeee)
5
Q
Astute
A
Mentally sharp or clever
6
Q
Renegade
A
A person who leaves one group, religion, etc. and joins another that opposes it
7
Q
Toboggan
A
A long, light sled that has a curved front and that is used for sliding over snow & ice
