Test 9(b.t. 6) Flashcards
(10 cards)
Circumvent (v.)
To avoid by going around or as if by going around; to escape from, prevent, or stop through cleverness. Обойти
Attrition (n.)
A gradual natural decrease in number; becoming fewer in number. Истощение
Cohesive (adj.)
Sticking or holding together; unified
Grievous (adj.)
Causing grief or pain; very serious or severe. Тяжкий, горестный
Inundate (v.)
To cover; as by flooding; overwhelm with a large number or amount. Затоплять
Oblivious (adj.)
Unaware; failing to notice. Не обращающий внимание
Reticent (adj.)
Quiet or uncommunicative ; reluctant to speak out. Скрытный, сдержанный
Robust (adj.)
Healthy and strong; vigorous Крепкий, здоровый
Sanction (v.)
To authorize, allow, or approve.
Vociferous (adj.)
Noisy; expressing feelings loudly and intensely. Многоголосный, громкий