LA9 - Unit 11 Definitions

brevity

• a lowering in value

• To deteriorate

• shortness of duration

• To squander

comport

• To behave

• To divulge

• To reek

• To forestall

concise

• one who argues

• to shake from weakness

• To divulge

• express much in few words

demure

• shy, reserved, modest

• to spring back

• a small stream or brook

• to grow worse

depreciation

• To recoil

• A relentless pursuit

• a lowering of value

• A small stream

deteriorate

• a strong smell

• to grow worse

• to spend foolishly

• steady and persistent

divulge

• keep a secret

• to tell a secret or private information

• drive down the road

• shake from weakness

enlightened

• To act relentlessly

• To reveal private information

• dumb as a fence post

• highly educated

forestall

• playing badminton

• To prevent or delay

• To reek

• comforting a friend

garble

• to mix up or distort

• very clear & concise

• forceful

• ordinance, decree, or law