Vocabulary lesson 64
- obliterate (v.) destroy utterly; wipe out
– The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind
- permeate (v.) spread throughout; pervade
– The smell of diesel oil permeated the air.
- intercom (n.) an electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication
– The pilot’s voice came over the intercom.
- subtle (adj.) not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice
– I detected a subtle change in his attitude toward us.
- zealously (adj.) having or showing zeal
– The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.