vocab unit 2 Flashcards
badger
To harras ot urge persistently ; nag
bear market
a market in which investments persistently decline in value
bull market
a market in which investments persistently increase in value.
Cow
To frighten with threats, violence, etc. intimidate
crow
To gloat, boast or exult. To dwell in one’s success or in another’s misfortune
dark horse
A racehorse, competitor, about whom is little to known or who unexpectedly wins.
doe-eyed
Naive or too ready to believe, having large, innocent-looking eyes
dog whistle
A political strategy or statement that conveys a controversial, secondary message understood by those who support the message.
Dove
One who advocates for negotiations and compromise; an opponent of war.
Ferret
To find and bring to light by searching-
Gaggle
a flock of geese- and often noisy group or gathering of people
goose step
a marching step used by some militaries in which legs are swung high and kept straight and stiff
hawk
one who advocates for military action; a supporter of a war or warlike policies
Lion’s share
the largest portion
maw
the throat mouth or jaw of a hungry animal; the symbolic of an intense hunger or appetite of any kind
