english midterm pt 1 Flashcards
1
Q
marked by sound judgment
A
prudent
2
Q
something causing misery or death
A
scourage
3
Q
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
A
renege
4
Q
occuring or increasing in an unrestrained way
A
rampant
5
Q
a relief from harm or discomfort
A
respite
6
Q
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another
A
interloper
7
Q
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
A
formidable
8
Q
a situation from which extrication is difficult
A
plight
9
Q
a retaliatory action against an enemy
A
reprisal
10
Q
draw back, as with fear or pain
A
quail
11
Q
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
A
redress
12
Q
make repayment for or return something
A
requite
13
Q
rich and superior in quality
A
sumptuous
14
Q
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
A
arbitrate
15
Q
having great beauty
A
resplendent
