English #20

5 words

1. Whack- Strike forcefully with a sharp blow

Ex: his attacker whacked him on the head
2. Oblige- Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do somethingEx: Doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery
3. Contempt- The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath considerationEx: He stared at the girl with total contempt
4. Recluse- A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other peopleex: She has turned into a virtual recluse
5. Flinch-Make a quick, nervous movement of the faceEx: he had faced death without flinching