vocab 38 Flashcards

1
Q

Adjective: having a lot of problems or difficulties:

The arrival of the fresh medical supplies was a welcome sight for the……. doctors working in the refugee camps.

A

beleaguered

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Noun:
a person who gets sexual pleasure from being hurt or controlled by another person:
He was a voyeur and a ……
I’m not a …… .who wants to be bullied.

A

Masochist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Verb: to (cause to) be unable to breathe because you have no air:
He is said to have …… his victim with a pillow.
We almost …… in the heat of the city.

A

stifle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Adjective :
used to say that someone is strong, brave, determined, and difficult to defeat or frighten:

e.g.
The ……….. Mrs Furlong said she would continue to fight for justice.

A

indomitable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Adjective : A person who is …… shows little respect for others by doing things they have no right to do

adjective:
It would be …….. of me to comment on the matter.

A

presumptuous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Adjective : A person who is …… shows little respect for others by doing things they have no right to do

adjective:
It would be …….. of me to comment on the matter.

A

presumptuous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly