allay (v)
/əˈleɪ/
to lessen
Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
byline (n)
/ˈbʌɪlʌɪn/
the line that tells who wrote the article
demur (v)
/dɪˈməː/
hesitate, refuse
Raise objections or show reluctance
exacerbate (v)
/ɪɡˈzasəbeɪt/
make worse
ignominious (adj)
/ˌɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/
shameful
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
diminish (v)
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
Make or become less
groove
/ɡruːv/
- (n) A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
- (n) An established routine or habit
- (n) A particular rhythm in popular or jazz music
- (v) Make a groove or grooves in
- (v) Dance to or play popular or jazz music
- (v) kick or throw (the ball) successfully
inflict (v)
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something
flattering (adj)
/ˈflatərɪŋ/
Full of praise and compliments
ordeal (n)
/ɔːˈdiːəl/
- A very unpleasant and prolonged experience
- An ancient test of guilt or innocence by subjection of the accused to severe pain, survival of which was taken as divine proof of innocence
prolong (v)
/prəˈlɒŋ/
Extend the duration of
proficient (adj)
/prəˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
Competent or skilled in doing or using something
competent (adj)
/ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)nt/
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
