Unit 4 Flashcards
to declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself
acquit
to throw doubt upon, cause to be distrusted; to damage in reputation;(n) a loss or lack of belief, confidence, or reputation
discredit
to bring into existence; to be the cause of
generate
a lack of thankfulness
ingratitude
an enthusiastic public welcome, about burst of applause
ovation
a sorry condition or state(v) to pledge, promise solemnly
plight
a daydream; the condition of being lost in thought
reverie
to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly to analyze the rhythm of a poem; (n) an examination
scan
bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle
strife
to fall forward; to overturn , bring about the downfall of
topple
to think, believe; to consider, have an opinion
deem
to destroy, lay waste, leave ruins
devastate
difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand
elusive
to worship as an idol, make and idol of; to love very much
idolize
something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir
keepsake