Vocab Flashcards
(15 cards)
Downcast
Adjective looking or directed downward
Crusade
Noun a fight for some good cause or against some wrong
Drastic
Adjective extreme, serious; having a major effect
Engulf
To swallow up; to cover completely
Grandeur
Noun the quality of being grand, or large and impressive; greatness
Imbecile
A very foolish, silly, or stupid person
Inoperative
Not operating, not working, or not effective
Insignificant
Having little or no meaning or importance; two small to mater
Novice
One who is new to an occupation or activity; a beginner
Quip
A 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, squeezed, and so on
Retaliate
To act in return for another’s actions
Shenanigans
Playful mischief or tricky
Simultaneous
Happening or existing together at the same time
