Week3 Day 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Loathe
A
To hate;
I loathe spinich but I love other green vegetables.
2
Q
Reprimand
A
To show sharp disapproval;
When Ed arrived late, he knew that the grocer would reprimand him.
3
Q
Lackluster
A
Dull;
Speaking in a monotone, the politian was booed for his lackluster address.
4
Q
Caustic
A
Sarcastic, biting, stinging;
In a caustic article, the drama critic slaughtered the hapless actors.
5
Q
Wrest
A
To take by force;
With the help of his brothers he was able to wrest the leadership of the company from his partner.
6
Q
Crocodile Tears
A
Insincere tears;
When the football player broke his leg, his substitute wept crocodile tears
