Vocab 5 Flashcards
(20 cards)
*benign
Favorable; of a mild type or character; not cancerous
Avert
To turn away (usually one’s eyes); to prevent something from happening.
Confide
To tell in confidence
*congregate
To come together into a group or crowd; gather
Conviction
A strong belief or opinion
*diminish
To become gradually less (as in size or importance); to dwindle
*exuberant
Joyfully enthusiastic
Gravitate
To move towards something
Indulgent
Tending to give in to someone’s desires; lenient
Impose
To force somebody to accept something or put up with something.
*meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
*obsolete
No longer produced or used; out of date
Prohibit
To formally forbid something by authority.
Recount
To tell someone about something in detail
*relinquish
To give up; to release
*serene
Showing complete calm
Regulate
To control or supervise something
*solemn
Being serious and dignified in appearance or behavior.
*requisition
An official order requesting materials or services.
Ruefully
Sadly; regretful; mournfully