Staunch adj firm dependable Tangible n something that can perceived by the senses especially by touch Affidavit n a written declaration made under oath Undermine v to sabotage or weaken efforts ID: 757843
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Serial Episodes 1 and 2 Vocab
Staunch (
adj
): firm; dependable
Tangible (n): something that can perceived by the senses, especially by touch
Affidavit (n): a written declaration made under oath
Undermine (v): to sabotage or weaken efforts
Discredit (v): to reject as false; to ruin the reputation of
Trawling (v): to fish with a net; to sift through something looking for clues
Diligence (n): paying proper attention to an activity; careful and consistent work
Heinous (
adj
): very evil or wicked
Demeanor (n): the way one behaves, or appears on the surface (particularly the face)
Manipulate (v): to skillfully control or influence other people or oneselfSlide2
Besmirch (v): to damage the reputation in the opinion of others; to make dirty
Chronicle (n): a factual written account of something historical
F
raught (
adj
): affected by great stress or anxiety
Chastise (v): to severely scold or lecture
Vindictive (
adj
): showing a strong desire for revenge
Dispel (v): to make disappear; to drive away
Allege (v): to say that someone has done something wrong; sometimes without any proof
Fabricate (v): to construct or invent
Recollection (n): the action of remembering something; a memory
Red
flag (n)
: a warning of danger or a problem