5th box -Flashcards

(v.) to flood; to overwhelm with a large amount of; The broken water main inundated the business district with water. Surfing the Internet can inundate you with information: That's why a web browser comes in handy.

(adj.) understood but not plainly stated; without doubt; The child's anger was implicit. Implicit trust must be earned.

(v.) to gain; The team could only batten by drafting the top player.

(adj.) having qualities attributed to a woman; delicate; A high-pitched laugh made the man seem effeminate.