W9 D1 Flashcards
defend
resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.
“We shall defend our country, whatever the cost.”
crisis
a stage in a sequence of events in which serious problems may occur, .
“The storm raged on for 10 hours, creating a crisis for the town.”
primary
- of chief importance; most important.
“The primary aim of the no smoking law is to keep all people healthy.” - earliest in time or order.
“The primary grades are the first in a childs education”
replica
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale.
“Mina has a replica of a brontasaurus dinosaur.”
pace
- a single step taken when walking or running.
- consistent and continuous speed in walking, running, or moving.
“The traffic moved at a snails pace, very slow.”
cycle
a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
“The Mommy and Saif show is a cycle.”
bulge
swell or protrude to an unnatural or incongruous extent.
“The veins in his neck bulged when he got angry.”
equipped
supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
“The ski resort was equipped with skis and poles to rent to customers that didn’t have their own.””
mutter
say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
“He muttered something under his breath after the teacher told him to be quiet.”
Did you know?
McDonald’s fast food chains employ over 1.5 million people around the world
Hmmm
“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”