english Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
To express disapproval of
A
Denounce [dih-nouns]
2
Q
Important or highly respected
A
Eminent [em-uh-nuhnt]
3
Q
Happening soon
A
Impending [im-pen-ding]
4
Q
To purposefully cause violent actions or emotions
A
Incite [in-sahyt]
5
Q
To express feelings of grief or great sadness
A
Lament [luh-ment]
6
Q
Money a government or company pays to a person who has reached retirement
A
Pension [pen-shuh n]
7
Q
To change or alter again
A
Readjust [ree-uh-juhst]
8
Q
Punishment or payback for a crime or wrongdoing
A
Retribution [re-truh-byoo-shuhn]
9
Q
To hold back, stop, or put an end to
A
Suppress [suh-pres]
10
Q
To prevent someone’s purpose or plan
A
Thwart [thwawrt]
