Voc Flashcards
Spur
motive
something that encourages someone to do something
Ulterior
if you have an ulterior motive for doing something, you do it partly because you think you will get some advantage from doing it
Contend
To claim that smth is true
Distorted
giving a misleading or false account or impression; misrepresented.
distortion of true information = false info
Venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
Old,wisdom
Intrusive
causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited
Encroaching
intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right) التعدي علي
Infringing
To break law
Invigorated
give strength or energy to.
Plummeting
fall or drop straight down at high speed.
a climber was killed when he plummeted 300 feet down an icy gully
Implication
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
a possible result
the implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible
Compost
fertilizer
Maneuver
a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
spectacular jumps and other daring maneuvers
move skillfully or carefully.
I’m maneuvering a loaded tray around the floor
Fierce
ِanger
the tiger is the largest member of the cat family and a fierce predator
involving very strong feelings such as determination, anger, or hate
Inconvenience
trouble