504 Essential English Words - Advanced - 3 Cards
jealous
suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
legible
capable of being read or deciphered
persuade
cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
elevate
raise from a lower to a higher position
obedient
dutifully complying with the commands of those in authority
torment
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
temperate
not extreme
underdog
one who is at a disadvantage and expected to lose
editor
the person who determines the final content of a text
obvious
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
whirling
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
preserve
keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
pension
regular payment to allow a person to subsist without working
deceive
cause someone to believe an untruth
encourage
inspire with confidence
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