Vocab Flashcard 1

Front

Ed’s poor test marks were an _______________ and he would do better next time.

Back

aberration

Front

Purpose of campaign oratory: ____________ opponent’s record.

Back

Belittle

Front

Police searched for the ___________ of jewels concealed by thieves.

Back

Cache

Front

The ________ of citrus fruits led to a host of illnesses

Back

Dearth

Front

Investors watched their fortunes _______________ as the stock market plunged to a new low.

Back

Ebb

Front

To __________ our move, the company sent a crew to crate all furniture.

Back

Facilitate

Front

Chernobyl mishap to ______________ the peace movement.

Back

Galvanize

Front

Creative writers cringe at egregiously ____________ expressions.

Back

Hackneyed

Front

When she shook up the conservative firm, Gloria earned the reputation of being an _____________.

Back

Iconoclast

Front

The club members adopted a __________________ that made them feel exclusive.

Back

Jargon