Week 1 HW (GA) Flashcards
abate
become less intense or widespread; fade
abash
make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
abattoir
a slaughter house
greengrocer
a retailer of fruit and vegetables
obsolete
no longer produced; out of dates
dugong
a sea cow found in the coasts of the Indian ocean and eastern africa
sleeper city
a small town/city located near a large city
polar night
occurs when the sun never rises
premier
first in importance, order of position
governor general
the chief representative of the crown
amalgamation
the action or progress or result of unity
legislative
having the power to make laws
strenuous
requiring or using great effort
laborious
requiring or using great effort
ingenious
clever, organised and inventive
perfidious
deceitful and untruthful
weathered
worn out by long exposure; weather beaten
elusive
difficult to find, catch or achieve
dowry
an amount of property or money given to the husband by the brides family
shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgement; clever
valour
great courage in the face of danger
prone
likely or liable to experiencing something unpleasant
lying flat, especially facing downwards
