Vocab section 5 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What does the word Avert mean?
To turn away (usually ones eyes); to prevent something from happening
What does the word benign mean?
Favorable; a mild type of character; not cancerous
What does the word confide mean?
To tell someone about a secret manner while trusting them not to repeat it to others ; to tell someone in confidence
What does the word congregate mean?
To come together in a group or crowd; gather
What does the word conviction mean?
A strong belief or opinion
What does the word diminish mean?
To become gradually less(as in size or importance); dwindle
What does the word exuberant mean?
joyfully enthusiastic(enthusiastic means filled with excitement)
What does the word gravitate mean?
To move toward something
What does the word impose mean?
To force someone to accept something or put up with something
What does the word indulgent mean?
Tending to give into someones desires: lenient
What does the word meticulous mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
What does the word obsolete mean?
No longer produced or used; out of date
What does the word prohibit mean?
To formally forbid something by authority
What does the word recount mean?
To tell someone about something in detail
What does the word regulate mean?
To control or supervise something(e.g., the government regulates some things, such as the postal service)
What does the word relinquish mean?
To give up; to release
What does the word requisition mean?
An official order requesting materials or services
What does the word ruefully mean?
Sadly; regretfully; mournfully
What does the word serene mean?
Showing complete calm
What does the word solemn mean?
Serious and dignified in appearance or behavior
How do you spell the word that means Favorable; a mild type of character; not cancerous
Benign
How do you spell the word that means to come together in a group or crowd;gather
Congregate
How do you spell the word that means to become gradually less(as in size or importance);dwindle
Diminish
How do you spell the word that means joyfully enthusiastic(enthusiastic means filled with excitement)
Exuberant
