25/26/27 Flashcards
(42 cards)
rapid
very quick; swift
strictness; harshness; plainness; violence
severity
weak
feeble
disrupt
upset; cause to break down
in spite of
despite
make calm; quiet down; bring peace to
pacify
answer; react
respond
beckon
signal by a motion of the hand or head; attract
exhaust
empty completely; use up; tire out
stop
cease
unite
join together/become one
stingy; like a miser
miserly
thrifty
saving; careful in spending; thriving
king or queen; ruler
monarch
a breaking out with many small red spots on the skin; outbreak of many instances within a short time: too hasty or careless
rash
causing or showing great fear, wonder, or respect
awesome
a daring undertaking; an attempt to make money by taking business risks; to dare; to expose to risk
venture
a person who shows the way; to direct; to manage
guide
able to be, be done, or happen; able to be true; able to be done or chosen properly
possible
compel
force; get by force
clumsy; not well-suited to use; not easily managed; embarrassing
awkward
put an end to; drown or put out
quench
give away to the enemy; be unfaithful; mislead; show
betray
speak; make known; express
utter