Legend Vocabulary(pgs. 1-80) Flashcards
(25 cards)
propaganda
information, typically biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view
assault
to make a physical attack on someone or something
arson
the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property
emerge
to become known or to come into view
console
to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment
plague
an infectious, epidemic disease that causes high mortality
sheathed
to put a weapon, such as a knife or a sword, into a protective covering
deteriorating
to make or become worse; to disintegrate or wear away
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occation of death
inferior
lower in rank, status, or quality
bout
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind
antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior
epaulette
an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms, typically on the coat or jacket of a military uniform
desolate
a place deserted of people and in a state of grim emptiness
exasperated
to irritate intensely; infuriate
immersed
to dip or submerge into a liquid; to deeply involve oneself in an activity or interest
ricochet
a shot or hit that rebounds one or more times off a surface
pendant
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
illustrious
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
ambidextrous
the ability to use the right and left hands equally well
mercenary
a person primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics
stupefied
astonished and shocked
exploit
a bold or daring act
agile
able to move quickly and easily
