Unit 23 Flashcards
1
Q
seething
A
extremely angry
2
Q
engross
A
be so interesting that you give it all your attention
3
Q
impairment
A
the act of spoiling something
4
Q
torment
A
great mental suffering and unhappiness
5
Q
persecute
A
to treat people unfairly because of their race, religion, etc.
6
Q
suppress
A
to end something by force
7
Q
call up
A
summon (by the army)
8
Q
put away
A
save (money)
9
Q
go off
A
be successful
10
Q
take on
A
employ
11
Q
erratic
A
changing suddenly and unexpectedly
12
Q
lenient
A
not severe
13
Q
startling
A
surprising and sometimes worrying
14
Q
stake
A
to risk an amount of money
15
Q
staple
A
basic
16
Q
within a hair’s breadth
A
very close
