Vocab 1
to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; be nosey
What is to pry
a result, effect; importance
What is a consequence
( adj) blundering and awkward. (n) clumsiness
What is bumbling
to defeat; to keep from gaining some end (n) a thin sheet of metal; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another.
What is foil
to swallow up, overwhelm
What is to engulf
to give out in small amounts; money, food or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
something that serves as a reminder
What is a memento?
a wide unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene
What is a panorama
able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along.
What is to be resourceful
arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
What is to be abominable?
to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as formula
What is to formulate
without legal force or effect; no longer binding
What is null and void
the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
What is initiative?
to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
What is to refurbish?
severe, harsh, strict, thoroughly logical
What is rigorous?
to fool, deceive, to mislead utterly
What is to delude?
all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
What is posterity?
a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of or relating to the unconventional
What is a nonconformist?
making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
What is unerring?
coming after; following in time, place, order
What is subsequent?