VIC 3.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Lull
A
To soothe
To allay one’s fears; to gain one’s trust, especially in order to receive
2
Q
Mass
A
To come together or to cause to come together
3
Q
Mine
A
To extract something of value (not just material)
4
Q
Modest
A
Limited in amount or degree
5
Q
Nominal
A
In name only
Small; insignificant
6
Q
Oblique
A
Slanted
Indirect
7
Q
Operative
A
In effect; functioning
Most significant
A skilled worker
A secret agent
8
Q
Poised
A
Ready; about to do something
9
Q
Probe
A
To explore; to examine; to search for
10
Q
Qualify
A
To limit in strength or meaning
11
Q
Redeem
A
To exchange
12
Q
Repel
A
To disgust
13
Q
Retract
A
To draw in
To take back
14
Q
Rhetorical
A
Used merely for style or effect
15
Q
Rosy
A
Naively optimistic
