Set 50 Flashcards
Devour
To eat eagerly ; or destroy completely
Decoy
A person or object used to trick or confuse a person or animal
Complacent
To be so happy with your own situation or abilities you feel there is no need to try harder
Anecdote
A short amusing story about a real event or person
Incentive
Something which encourages someone to do something
Interrogate
To ask lots of questions
Begrudge
To feel unhappy or envious about something
Penalise
To cause someone a disadvantage or a form of punishment
Treaty
A written agreement between two or more countries
Essence
1) the basic or most important part
2) a strong liquid from a plant or flower
Talisman
A Lucky charm something that is believed to bring good luck or keep you safe
Constrict
To become tighter and Narrower
Populous
Having a large population ; lots of people
Amass
To gather or collect something over time
Desolate
1) Lacking people animals or plants
2) Lonely and sad