legion (adj)
/ˈliːdʒ(ə)n/
Great in number
officious (adj)
/əˈfɪʃəs/
Assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters
domineering, intrusive, meddlesome
posthumous (adj)
/ˈpɒstjʊməs/
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator
rigor (n)
/ˈrɪɡɔː/ /ˈrʌɪɡɔː/
- A sudden feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in temperature, often with copious sweating, especially at the onset or height of a fever
- (US)(=rigour) The quality of being extremely thorough and careful
totter
/ˈtɒtə/
- (v) Move in a feeble or unsteady way
2. (n) A person who makes a living by salvaging saleable items from dustbins or rubbish heaps
assertive (adj)
/əˈsəːtɪv/
Having or showing a confident and forceful personality
domineer (v)
/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/
Assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way
assert (v)
/əˈsəːt/
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
originator (n)
/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtə/
A person who creates or initiates something
shiver
/ˈʃɪvə/
- (v) Shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
- (n) A momentary trembling movement
copious (adj)
/ˈkəʊpɪəs/
Abundant in supply or quantity
thorough (adj)
/ˈθʌrə/
Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
feeble (adj)
/ˈfiːb(ə)l/
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
salvage
/ˈsalvɪdʒ/
- (v) Rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea
- (n) The rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea
tremble
/ˈtrɛmb(ə)l/
- (v) Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
- (n) A trembling feeling, movement, or sound
