Chapter 10 Flashcards
Disavow
To deny belief in knowledge of , or responsibility for
Infamy
Fame as a result of something bad; a bad reputation
Precarious
Depending on uncontrollable circumstances ;Uncertain; dangerous because of insecurity or unsteadiness
Qualify
To characterize to make or be suitable for to modify
Bolster
To reinforce or give support to especially in regard to one’s spirit
Encroach
To enter gradually into the territory possessions or rights of another; to move be on the established limits
Incognito
Having an unknown identity
Pertinent
Relevant to the current situation
Treason
To betray usually has an act against the government
Intercede
To go between two or more people in order to reconcile differences
Interest
A feeling of having one’s own curiosity or attention
Interfere
To get in the way of to become involved in the affairs of others
International
Between or among nations
Interrupt
To make a break in the continuity of to break off or cause to stop
Intersection
A place where two or more Roadsmeet any place where something is divided or crossed