words 02 Flashcards
(7 cards)
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hooligan
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noun
noun: hooligan; plural noun: hooligans
a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang. "a drunken hooligan"
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mob
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noun
1. a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence. "a mob of protesters"
3
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blight
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have a severely detrimental effect on.
eg; the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians”
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confute
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to prove wrong
eg: he was tryna confute my views but ended up looking like an idiot
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ravenous
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extremely hungry
eg: I had no time to eat today, i am ravenous
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sack
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dismiss from employment.
eg: both of them were sacked due to their lack of accountability.
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derogatory
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adjective
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
“she tells me I’m fat and is always making derogatory remarks