UNIT 2 Flashcards
to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry
pelt
balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action
poised
wholly unharmed, not injured
unscathed
to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service
cater
a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person
firebrand
risk, peril; (v.) to expose to danger or harm; to gamble Snow tires can help eliminate the
hazard
absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
indispensable
to persuade not to do something
dissuade
a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule
regime
allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected
transparent
the killing of one person by another
homicide
usual, expected, routine
customary
an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil; (i/.) to annoy or bother
plague
ready for use, at hand
available
lack of interest or concern
indifference
filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean
indignant
to make slow, delay, hold back
retard
a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business
entrepreneur
to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use
lubricate
shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
mutual
