Iqbal Vocab 1
large water storage container
cistern
a person who brags and boasts
a braggart
an apparatus for weaving
a loom
continuing with pause or interruption
incessant
Unfair, unjust treatment, to oppress a group of people
oppression
agile, flexible, able to move quickly
nimble
literacy
ability to read and write
decrepit
worn out with age
to keep on going and not give up
perseverance
to search for something in an unsystematic , sloppy way
rummage
an evil, dangerous person
a viper
blazing hot
torrid
lift up something heavy
hoist
a rule or guide line
precept
Scorn, mockery, insulting words, a put down
derision
an argument
quarrel
solidarity
a group working together as one unit, coming together as one
going on and on, unending
interminable
to use another and take advantage of him or her
to exploit (verb)
To force a person to leave their native country, to banish from one’s native land
exile
difficult to accomplish, requiring great effort
arduous
secretive, done in secret
clandestine
famous, admired and well-known
illustrious
dangerous, likely to fall or collapse
precarious
To ease-up, to become more mild and agreeable
relent