DEF
something said or done to mislead others with false confidence; (verb) to fool or mislead by showing false confidence
bluff
come + urere (to burn)
combust
bay, cove, pond
lagoon
flatten, collapse
inflate
Do you know how to _______ heavy machinery?
operate
a written or published notice of someone’s death
obituary
com + binare (by twos)
combine
capture, seize, take
confiscate
constant, dependable, secure
treacherous
I'm afraid the waves will _______ the boat.
capsize
1. anything that moves in a violent, swelling manner; 2. a sudden powerful rush or burst; (verb) 1. to move in a swelling way; 2. to rise and fall violently
surge
come + pellere (to push)
compelling
That does not (approach) my idea.
approximate
We expected (calm) weather on the day of the game.
inclement
The ship got lost in the ________.
squall
to direct attention to some source for help or information
refer
col + legere (to choose; to gather)
colleague
We hit upon a (simple) solution.
facile
She told me about her (love) of snakes.
phobia
I was afraid that my car would ________ on the wet roads.
hydorplane
very elaborate or excessive in design
ornate
come + coquere (to cook; to boil)
concoction
At the (head) of our team was Mr. Lin.
helm
It's time to (roll up) the banners.
unfurl
The same leaf disappeared din an ________ in the stream.