wk13dave Flashcards
1
Q
a group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it
A
garrison
2
Q
to reduce in size or importance
A
diminish
3
Q
the second of the two things you’re talking about
A
latter
4
Q
the tendency to seek distractions from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy
A
escapism
5
Q
a very small river or small stream of water
A
rivulet
6
Q
the state of being morally bad
A
depravity
7
Q
a varied mixture
A
melange
8
Q
previous
A
former
9
Q
unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect
A
lurid
10
Q
to give advice
A
counsel
11
Q
at the same time
A
simultaneously
12
Q
in a way that attempt to avoid notice or attention; secretively
A
serreptitously
13
Q
a state of confusion
A
perplexity
14
Q
towards the end of something
A
latter
15
Q
the first of two things you’re talking about
A
former
