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Lesson 2 vocab :))
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often. | Cliche |
| to speak of with approval; to praise. | Commend |
| able to do something. | Competent |
| a trick or lie; something that deceives. | Deception |
| dull; uninteresting work. | Drudgery |
| to wear away slowly. | Erode |
| 1.to hesitate; to not go straight onward; to lose courage. 2. to speak in a hesitating way; to stammer. | Falter |
| 1. a stored supply, often hidden. 2. to store up for future use; to collect, often in greedy way. | Hoard |
| to frighten; to influence by fear. | Intimidate |
| feeling great joy; filled with gladness and rejoicing; happy enough to shout. | Jubilant |
| delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of the senses. | Luscious |
| to cause [someone] to feel hurt or angry; to insult. | Offend |
| to get back; to recover. | Retrieve |
| 1. firm and unchanging. 2. loyal; true. | Steadfast |
| the ability to deal with difficult situations without making people feel hurt or insulted. | Tact |