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jessica - stack 2
Reading 2 - Lesson 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cliche | a phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often. |
| commend commendable - adjective | to speak of with approval, to praise |
| competent competency - noun | able to do something |
| deception | a trick or lie, something that deceives |
| drudgery | dull, uninteresting work |
| erode erosion - noun | to wear away slowly |
| falter | to hesitate, to not go straight onward, to lose courage. to stammer |
| hoard hoarder - noun | to store supply, often hidden. to store for future use; to collect, often in a greedy way |
| intimidate intimidation - noun | to frighten, to influence by fear. |
| steadfast | loyal; true |