Set B Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
arid
A
extremely dry;uninteresting;dull
2
Q
a large wave;(v)to rise or swell like a wave
A
billow
3
Q
constrain
A
to force;compel
4
Q
fair-minded,free from selfish motives
A
disinterested
5
Q
encompass
A
to encircle;to enclose;to include with a certain group or class
6
Q
impossible to understand
A
incomprehensible
7
Q
manipulate
A
to manage or control;to handle with skill
8
Q
(V)the greatest possible amount of degree;(N)reaching the greatest possible amount or degree
A
maximum
9
Q
ruffle
A
(V)to wrinkle;to annoy;to upset;(N)material used for trimming edges;a ripple; a low drum beat
10
Q
the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain;staying power
A
stamina
