Chapter 1 Flashcards
Commandeer
Seize for military use. Verb.
circumspect
Careful, cautious. Adjective.
Admonish
To caution or advise again something, scold mildly, remind of a duty. Verb.
Brigand
A bandit, robber, outlaw. Noun.
Cumbersome
Clumsy, hard to handle, slow moving. Adjective.
Deadlock
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two equal forces. Noun.
Debris
Scattered fragments. Noun.
Diffuse
Spread or scatter freely or widely. Verb. Wordy, long winded or unfocused. Adjective.
Dilemma
A difficult or perplexing situation. Noun.
Efface
To wipe out, keep oneself from being noticed. Verb.
Muddle
Make a mess of, get by. Verb. A hopeless mess. Noun.
Opinionated
Stubborn and often unreasonable in holding to ones ideas. Close minded. Adjective.
Perennial
Lasting for a long time. Adjective. A plant that lives for many years. Noun.
Predispose
Incline before hand. Verb.
Relinquish
Let go of, give up. Verb.