lesson 7 Flashcards
(15 cards)
burnish
to make smooth and shiny by polishing
conquer
to defeat or overcome, especially by force
context
the setting of circumstances surrounding.
debut
the first appearance of something, especially in show business
edition
a version of a book, film, or newspaper from one printing
engaging
interesting
hemorrhage
to lose excessively and uncontrollably, especially blood
heritage
something handed down from one generation to the next
ligament
tough fiber-like tissue that connects bones and holds organs in place
modulate
to charge in pitch, amount, or rate of
refine
to purify; to remove impurities
render
to make happen; to cause to become; to give forth
savage
fierce; uncivilized
scholastic
pertaining to education or schools
siege
to attempt to capture a town or fortress by surrounding and attacking it