Unit 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Autocratic
A
Absolute power or authority
2
Q
Blanch
A
To remove the color from or to turn pale
3
Q
Blasphemy
A
Disrespectful behavior toward something that is considered sacred
4
Q
Concerted
A
Planned or performed cooperatively
5
Q
Contend
A
To fight, struggle, argue.
6
Q
Humane
A
Kind, merciful
7
Q
Illustrious
A
Famous and distinguished
8
Q
Intolerable
A
Unbearable
9
Q
Irreverent
A
Disrespectful
10
Q
Laborious
A
Not easy, requiring hard work
11
Q
Lithe
A
Bending easily; limber
12
Q
Maltreat
A
To abuse
13
Q
Subversive
A
Intended to undermine or overthrew or a person who tries to undermine the government
14
Q
Synthetic
A
Man made or artificial
15
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Temperate
A
Mild moderate