Vocab Deck #4 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What does ‘formidable’ mean?
A
Strong, powerful, or intimidating.
2
Q
What is an ‘insurgent’?
A
A person who rebels against authority.
3
Q
What does ‘negligent’ refer to?
A
Careless or not paying attention to responsibilities.
4
Q
What is ‘rapport’?
A
A good relationship based on trust and understanding.
5
Q
What does ‘reconnaissance’ mean?
A
Exploring or gathering information, usually for military purposes.
6
Q
What is a ‘paramilitary’ group?
A
A group that is organized like a military but is not an official army.
7
Q
What does ‘hackneyed’ mean?
A
Overused and unoriginal.
8
Q
What does it mean to ‘mollify’ someone?
A
To calm or soothe someone.
9
Q
What does ‘immemorial’ refer to?
A
Very old or existing for a long time.
10
Q
What is ‘juxtaposition’?
A
Placing two things side by side to show contrast.
