5-A & 5-B Flashcards
Avert
To prevent something from happening; to turn away
Benign
Favorable; of a mild type or character; not cancerous
Confide
To tell someone in confidence
Congregate
To gather
Conviction
A strong belief or opinion
Diminish
To dwindle
Exuberant
Joyfully enthusiastic
Gravitate
To move toward something
Impose
To force someone to put up with or accept something
Indulgent
Tending to give in to one’s desires; lenient
Meticulous
Very careful and precise
Obsolete
No longer produced or used; out of date
Prohibit
To formally forbid something by authority
Recount
To tell someone about something in detail
Regulate
To control or supervise something
Relinquish
To give up; to release
Requisition
An official order requesting materials or services
Ruefully
Regretfully
Serene
Showing complete calm
Solemn
Serious and dignified in appearance or behavior
