8 Jan Flashcards
forthwith
(especially in official use) immediately; without delay.
affront
an action or remark that causes outrage or offence.
offend the modesty or values of.; insult
forestall
prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
harangue,tirade
trounce
defeat heavily in a contest.rebuke or punish severely.
beat hollow;annihilate ; drub
facile
ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.(especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless.; simplistic
hobnob
mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status.
adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
grit
Grit is the perseverance and passion to achieve long–term goals.
amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form.
snowball
increase rapidly in size, intensity, or importance.
baton
a short stick or tube passed from runner to runner in a relay race.
a long stick carried and twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.
sequester
isolate or hide away.
surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.