Saturday, 9 May 2015

8th May

1.       Inclement, adjective: (of weather) unpleasant, stormy
After a week of inclement weather, we finally are able to go outside and enjoy the sun.

Inclement, adjective: used of persons or behavior; showing no mercy
Marcus, though a fair man, was inclement to Christians during his reign, persecuting them violently.

2.       Raft, noun: a large number of something
Despite a raft of city ordinances passed by an overzealous council, noise pollution continued unabated in the megalopolis.

3.       Fleece, verb: to deceive
Many people have been fleeced by internet scams and never received their money back.

4.       Powwow, noun: an informal meeting or discussion
Before the team takes the field, the coach always calls for a powwow so that he can make sure all the players are mentally in the right place.

5.       Amok, adverb: in a frenzied or uncontrolled state

Wherever the bowl haircut teen-idol went, his legions of screaming fans ran through the streets amok, hoping for a glance at his boyish face.

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