Unit 1 Set B Flashcards
Apparel
Noun: clothing, that which serves as dress or decorations;
Verb: to put clothes on, dress up
Winter apparel should be warm and cozy .
Let’s apparel our cats for the party
Denounce
Verb: to condemn openly; to accuse formally
The United Nations decided to publicly denounce the tyrant crimes
Expressly
Adjective: plainly, in so many words; for a particular purpose
At the meeting, parents expressly, stated their approval of students wearing school uniforms
Forsake
Verb: to give up, renounce; to leave, abandon
I will never forsake my children, no matter what they do or say
Immense
Adjective: very larger, great; beyond ordinary means of measurement
Alaska enjoy the natural resources, but it severe climate makes those resources difficult to use .
Inept
Adjective: totally without skill or appropriateness
The scientist is brilliant in the research laboratory, but is inept at dealing with people
Instantaneous
Adjective: done an instant; immediate
Most computer software design, so that users can obtain nearly instantaneous responses
Libel
Noun: a written statement that unfairly or falsely harm the reputation of the person about whom it is made.
Verb: to write or publish such a statement
The young celebrity accused her unauthorized biographer of libel .
Misgiving
Noun: a feeling of fear, doubt, or uncertainty
They had misgiving about joining the chorus because of its demanding schedule
Repast
Noun: a meal, food
Let’s get together after the show at the café for a late night repast .