Vocabtest unit8 flashcard set

assurance

the knowledge and courtesy of employees and their ability to convey trust

asylum

a place of retreat or security

console

comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

dilate

to make larger; expand

dross

refuse or waste

dwindle

diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

flippant

lacking proper respect or seriousness

immunity

Resistance to disease

Institute

to establish, set up; organization that promotes learning

liability

An amount owed by a business

preposterous

absurd

pugnacious

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

rabid

raging; fanatical

realm

special field of something or someone; kingdom

rejuvenate

make young or youthful again; give new vigor to; reinvigorate; refresh

remunerate

to reward, pay, reimburse

sparse

thinly dispersed or scattered

sterling

genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness

venture

a risky or daring undertaking

warp

to twist out of shape