Basics 3 Flashcards
clampdown
a clampdown on the employment of illegal immigrants
bury the hatchet
end a quarrel or conflict and become friendly.
ouster
dismissal or expulsion from a position.
“the junta’s ouster of the Emperor
Aegis
the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
“the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN”
Curveball
something which is unexpected, surprising, or disruptive.
“there’s always a curveball on every mission”
Sans
without.
“a picture of Maughan sans specs”
Buck
oppose or resist (something oppressive or inevitable).
“the shares bucked the market trend”
flood.
“the islands may be the first to be inundated as sea levels rise”
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
“we’ve been inundated with complaints from listeners”
inundate
