Unit 1 Words Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
ameliorate
A
become better; make better; improve; enhance
2
Q
amelioration
A
improvement
3
Q
conserve
A
keep from loss, injury, or waste
4
Q
conservation
A
one who advocates the conservation of natural resources
5
Q
detriment
A
injury, damage, or something that causes it; disadvantage
6
Q
detrimental
A
harmful; damaging
7
Q
exotic
A
- introduced from another country; foreign
2. strikingly unusual; strange
8
Q
folly
A
lack of good sense; foolish action or undertaking
9
Q
formerly
A
in an earlier period; previously
10
Q
former
A
preceding; previous
11
Q
harmony
A
peaceable or friendly relations; accord; agreement
12
Q
harmonies
A
friendly; amicable
13
Q
ignore
A
to refuse to take notice of disregard
14
Q
ignoramus
A
ignorant, stupid person; dunce; dolt
15
Q
impediment
A
something that hinders or obstructs; hindrance; obstacle
16
Q
indolent
A
disposed to avoid exertion; lazy; idle
