wrong questions A Flashcards
stalactite
N: A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling. Most stalactites have pointed tips.
rind
N: the tough outher skin of a fruit( especially citrus)
bristle
N: a short stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal’s skin, a man’s face, or a plant.
V: 1. (of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear.
“the hair on the back of his neck bristled”
- be covered with or abundant in.
“the roof bristled with antennas”
deter
V:discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
only a health problem would deter him from a re-election.
synonym: discourage
condone
V: accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
“the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs”
N: condonation
obscene
ADJ: (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.
“obscene jokes”
;indecent, lewd
mendacious
ADJ: not telling the truth; lying.
“mendacious propaganda”
N: mendaciousness
men 去了大city; mendacity
azure
ADJ: light shade of blue
ruddy
ADJ: 1. (of a person’s face) having a healthy red color.
“a cheerful pipe-smoking man of ruddy complexion
- describes something that is reddish — like the color of red hair, tomatoes, or a friend’s cheeks on a cold winter’s day.
V: make ruddy in color.
“a red flash ruddied the belly of a cloud
crimson
N: rich, deep, red color
cerulean
ADJ/N: deep blue in color like a clear sky.
“cerulean waters and golden sands”
verdant
ADJ/N: of the bright green color of lush grass.
“a deep, verdant green”
