Unit 11 Flashcards
adequate
sufficient, enough
ajar
partly open
dialogue
a conversation between two or more people; an inter-change of ideas and opinion, free discussion
emblem
a symbol, sign, 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 count, without number
lax
not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed
mar
to spoil, damage, injure
misdemeanor
a crime 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
(n.) a tory; detailed report
(adj.) having the 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
(n.) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible
(v.) to bring to a standstill
vindictive
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
wilt
to become limp or drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor