5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) secretive; sly; The detective had much difficulty finding the furtive criminal.

(v.) to engage or invest in; The embarkation into self-employment was a new start for the woman.

(v.; adj.) to cause to happen; happening quickly; A rude comment may precipitate an argument. The precipitating flood caught the village off-guard.

(v.) cancel; invalidate; Drinking alcohol excessively will nullify the positive benefits of eating well and exercising daily.