Friday, 20 February 2015

17th February

1. Summit, noun: the peak highest point
After hiking for two days, the climbers finally reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

2. Buck, verb: resist
The profits at our firm bucked the general downturn that affected the real estate industry.

3. Malevolent, adjective: having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
the glint of dark, malevolent eyes

4. Entice, verb: attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
a show which should entice a new audience into the theatre

5. Avid, adjective: marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Martin is an avid birdwatcher, often taking long hikes into remote mountains to see some rare eagle.

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