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