11-12 act Flashcards
1
Q
galvanize
A
to stimulate someone or something into action
2
Q
deference
A
polite respect or submission to the judgement opinion or wishes of another
3
Q
hearsay
A
describing information that is heard from other peope and not from the person who made the original statement
4
Q
imbue
A
to make soemthing rich with a particular quality
5
Q
imperative
A
unavoidable
6
Q
lobby
A
attempting to persuade a political official
7
Q
nulify
A
to make something legally invalid
8
Q
notarize
A
to certify something
9
Q
pander
A
to appeal to the worst in someone
10
Q
paltry
A
insignificant
11
Q
rescind
A
to remove the authority of something
12
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repartee
A
conversation consisting of witty remarks
13
Q
ruminate
A
to think carefully and at length about something
14
Q
sanctum
A
a sacred place inside a church
15
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savory
A
salty or sharp tasting
