Vocab section 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does the word acquittal(n) mean?
A legal judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with
What does the word auspicious(adj) mean?
Favorable; conducive to success
What does the word belligerent(adj) mean?
Eager to fight or showing eagerness to fight
What does the word charity(n) mean?
The giving of aide to the poor and suffering; an institution or fund for aiding the needy
What does the word conformity(n) mean?
Behavior that corresponds with socially accepted standards or rules
What does the word cower(v) mean?
To shrink away or crouch down (as from fear)
What does the word crevice(n) mean?
A narrow opening caused by a split or crack; a fissure
What does the word elite(n) mean?
A group of people considered to be the best in a society or group esp. because of their talent, power, or wealth
What does the word gallant(adj) mean?
Noble; brave; heroic; chivalrous
What does the word guardian(n) mean?
Someone who legally takes care of another person
What does the word incredulous(adj) mean?
Feeling an inability to believe something; skeptical
What does the word madras(n) mean?
A fabric usually made with cotton with various designs such as plaid
What does the word nonchalant(adj) mean?
Appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm
What does the word premonition(n) mean?
A feeling that something is going to happen
What does the word reformatory(n) mean?
An institution that disciplines and reforms young offenders
What does the word smolder(v) mean?
To burn slowly with little smoke and usually without flame: to burn inwardly with an emotion such as anger or love
What does the word sophisticated(adj) mean?
Having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge; complicated
What does the word stupor(n) mean?
A state of mental dullness or numbness resulting often from stress,shock, or intoxication
What does the word traitor(n) mean?
One who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty; one who commits treason
What does the word unfathomable(adj) mean?
Impossible to understand: incomprehensible
