unit 6 Flashcards
amiable
friendly, good natured
befuddle
to confuse
clarity
clearness, accuracy
conserve
preserve , to keep from being lost wasted or damaged to save
gory
marked by blood shed, slaughter, violence
induce
to cause , to bring about, to persuade
leeway
extra space for moving along a certain route
limber
flexable
oracle
someone or something that can predict the future, someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative
vegabond
an idle wanderer , a tramp
agenda
the program for a meeting, a list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done
blight
a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin; to destroy, ruin
boisterous
rough and noisy in a cheerflul way; high-spirited
compliant
willing to do what someone else wants; obedient
debut
a first public appearance; a formal entrance into society; to make a first appearance
gross
coarse, vulgar; very noticeable; total, ano overall total (without deductions); twelve dozen; to earn
maze
a network of paths through which it is hard to fine one’s way; something very mixed up and confusing
partisan
a strong supporter of a person, party, or cause; one; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter, guerrilla, strongly supporting one side only
reimburse
to pay back; to give payment for
vacate
to go away from. leave empty, to make empty; to void, annul
