VCJH. English 7. Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards
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Browse
To window shop; to read casually or scan; to nibble or graze
Anonymous
Nameless. Unknown
Dupe
To deceive, mislead, delude or hoodwink; a person easily tricked or deceived.
Dynamic
Active, energetic, forceful
Syn - bold, high-powered
Eradicate
Get rid of, destroy completely, root out
Frustrate
Disappoint, foil; discourage. Prevent from accomplishing
Grim
Stern, frightful. Fierce, savage, cruel
Inimitable
Not able to be copied or imitated; matchless, incomparable, unique
Makeshift
Temporary substitute; temporary, crude or flimsy
Marginal
Borderline, barely good enough for the purpose
Pending
Unfinished, unsettled
Prescribe
Dr order, to specify something; appoint
Preview
To view beforehand; something seen in advance
Prominent
Important, well-known; noticeable, conspicuous
Quaint
Old-fashioned; skillfully made, clever, ingenious
Reluctant
Holding back, unwilling, hesitant
Scrimp
Be stingy; in short supply; small quantity
Snare
To trap, catch; a trap or pitfall
Utmost
Extreme limit; best or supreme effort; greatest, highest, farthest
Vengeance
Retaliation, punishment in return for an injury or wrong; with unusual force or violence.