V1 Flashcards
Appease
To prevent further disagreement or fighting by letting the opposing side have something that they want
Cordon
A line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc. Positioned around a particular area in order to prevent people from entering it
Aton
To do something that shows you are sorry for something bad that you did or for something that you failed to do
Gofer
Someone whose job is to be sent to get and carry things such as messages, drinks, etc. For other people in a company
Sabotage
To damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor
Fissure
A deep, narrow crack especially in rock or the earth
Slack off
To work less hard or to be less than is usual or necessary
Round something or someone up
To find and bring together a group of animals or people
Crack a window
Open up a window (or a door) slightly
Hoarsely
In a rough voice, often because of adore throat or cold