Yare Yare Daze Flashcards
strife (1.1.8)
strife noun
strong, angry disagreements between individuals or groups
The strife between my parents that lasted several months was full of insults and bitter remarks.
quarrel (1.1.20)
quar·rel noun
a dispute or disagreement
Sarah and her brother would often get into quarrels about silly things.
augment (1.1.135)
aug·ment verb
to increase something by adding to it
To augment the size of the cake so that everyone could get a piece, they doubled the recipe.
chastity (1.1.218)
chas·ti·ty noun
the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse
He made a vow of chastity, deciding he would live alone in the monastery forever.
mar (1.2.13)
transparent (1.2.98)
trans·par·ent adjective
easy to take in or understand
The car dealer was completely transparent about the terms of the lease, which made it easy for Lisa and Sam to make their decision.
mar verb
to blemish or disfigure; to damage
The vandal marred the sculpture with spray paint before he was tackled by the security guard.
consent (1.2.17)
con·sent noun
permission to do something
They gave their consent for their daughter to play on the team.