Unit 4 Flashcards
(20 cards)
acquit
to declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself
discredit
to throw doubt upon, cause to be distrusted; to damage in reputation; a loss or lack of belief, confidence or reputation
generate
to bring into existence be the cause of
ingratitude
a lack of thankfulness
ovation
an enthusiastic public welcome an outburst of applause
plight
a sorry condition or state; to pledge, promise solemnly
reverie
a daydream; the condition of being lost in thought
scan
to examine closely over quickly but thoroughly to analyze the rhythm of a poem; an examination
strife
bitter disagreement; fighting struggle
topple
to fall forward; overturn
deem
to think believe; to consider, have an opinion
devastate
to destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins
elusive
difficult to catch or hold; hard to explain or understand
idolize
to worship as an idol, make an idol of; to love very much
keepsake
something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir
mortal
a being that must eventually die; of or relating to such a being; cause of death fatal; possible conceivable
petty
unimportant, trivial; narrow minded; secondary in rank, minor
repent
to feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do
revocation
an act or instance of calling back an annulment, cancellation
strand
a beach or shore; a string of wire hair ect; to drive or run aground; to leave in a hopeless position.
