Group 14 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Ameliorate
To make or better. To improve
Adversary
One who offers opposition. An enemy or for
Bane
Ruin. A deadly poison. Something or someone that causes death. Destruction or ruin.
Catastrophic
Of resulting in. Or relating to a catastrophe. Extremely harmful. Bringing substantial ruin
Demise
The ending of existence or activity death cessation. Downfall
Sure
Causing fear suffering or dread. Warning of trouble
Exacerbate
To make more severe or violent. To aggravate or exasperate
Facile
Done with ease. Done without due or effort. Superficial
Forbidding
Threatening. Frightening. Hostile
Futile
Useless. Unproductive. Having no result. Frivolous
Haven
A place of shelter. Safety or sanctuary. A harbor or port
Interloper
One who intruded on the privacy. Place or activity of another without permission. A meddler
Jeopardize
To expose to risk. Imperil. To put In jeopardy
Onerous
Difficult to bear. Oppressive. Burdensome
Opportunist
A perso who takes advantage of an opportunity without regard for principles or consequences usually for personal beef it
Perilous
Hazardous. Dangerous. Full of peril
Plight
A situation usually one that is unfortunate. Unpleasant or trying
Propitious
Presenting advantages circumstances indicative of success
Proponent
An advocate. A person who supports a cause
Tribulation
Great affliction. Trial or suffering