3-A & 3-B Flashcards
Acquittal
A legal judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with
Auspicious
Favorable
Belligerent
Eager to fight
Charity
The giving of aid to the poor; an institution or fund for helping the needy
Conformity
Behavior that corresponds with socially accepted standards or rules
Cower
To shrink away or couch down (as from fear)
Crevice
A fissure
Elite
A group of people considered to be the best in a society or group
Gallant
Noble; brave
Guardian
Someone who legally takes care of another person
Incredulous
Feeling an inability to believe something; skeptical
Madras
A fabric usually made of cotton with various designs (as plaid)
Nonchalant
Appearing casually calm and relaxed
Premonition
A feeling that something is going to happen
Reformatory
An institution that disciplines and reforms young offendors