Unit 6
scrimp
(v) to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty
browse
(v) to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop
prescribe
(v) to order as a rule or course to follow; to order for medical purposes
frustrate
(v) to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement
eradicate
(v) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
snare
(v) to trap, catch (n) trap, entanglement
dupe
(adj) a person easily tricked or deceived (v) to deceive
dynamic
(adj) active, energetic, forceful
utmost
(adj) greatest, highest, furthest (n) the extreme limit
marginal
(adj) in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose
inimitable
(adj) not capable of being copied or imitated
quaint
(adj) odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made
prominent
(adj) standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known
grim
(adj) stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel
anonymous
(adj) unnamed, without the name of the person involved; unknown; lacking individuality or character
reluctant
(adj) unwilling or holding back
pending
(adj) waiting to be settle; (prep) until
makeshift
(n) a temporary substitute for something else; (adj) crude, flimsy or temporary
vengeance
(n) punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence
preview
(n) something seen in advance (v) to view beforehand