Lesson 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Downcast
Looking or directed downward; sad, discouraged,depressed
Crusade
A fight for some good cause or against some wrong
Drastic
Extreme; serious; having a major effect
Engulf
To swallow up;to cover completely
Grandeur
The quality if being grand, or large and impressive; greatness
Imbecile
A very foolish, silly, or stupid person
Inoperative
Not operating, not working, or not effecting
Insignificant
Having little or no meaning or importance;to small to matter
Novice
One who is new to an occupation or activity, a beginner
Quip
Short witty remark or reply
Relent
To become less harsh, severe, or stubborn; to soften; to give in
Resilient
Able to spring back to the original shape, size, or position after being stretched, bent, or squeezed, and so on
Retaliate
To act in return for another’s earlier action, especially a violent, or evil one; to seek revenge
Shenanigans
Playful mischief or trickery
Simultaneous
Happening or existing together at the same time
