Vocab unit 11 Flashcards
(20 cards)
adequate
sufficient, enough
ajar
partly open
dialouge
a conversation between two or more people, an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
emblem
a symbol, sign, or token
gigantic
huge, giant, immense
havoc
very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder
hearth
the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
implore
to beg earnestly for
infamous
very wicked; disgraceful, shameful
innumerable
too many to to count, without number
lax
not strict, careless; lacking discipline, not tense, relaxed
mar
to spoil, damage or injure
misdemeanor
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
mull
to think about ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices
narrative
a story, detailed report; having quality or the nature of a story
overture
an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
pact
an agreement ; treaty
stalemate
a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill
vindictive
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
wilt
to become limp and dropping ( as a flower): wither; to lose, strength and vigor