chapter 11 vocab Flashcards
adequate
adj. sufficient, enough
synonyms: satisfactory, sufficing
antonyms: insufficient
ajar
adj. adv. partly open
antonyms: closed tight, shut, open wide
dialogue
n. a conversation between two or more people, an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
synonym: exchange of ideas
antonym: monologue, soliloquy
emblem
n. a symbol, sign, token
synonym: badge, insignia
gigantic
adj. huge, giant, immense
synonyms: enormous, colossal, mammoth
antonyms: tiny, infinitesimal, diminutive
havoc
n. very great destruction, ruin, great confusion and disorder
synonym: devastation, harm, disarray
antonyms: peace and quiet, calm, order
hearth
n the floor of a fireplace, the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
synonym: chimney, corner
implore
v to beg earnestly for
synonyms: entreat, beseech, pray
antonyms: demand forcefully, clamor for
infamous
adj. very wicked, disgraceful, shameful
synonyms: scandalous, villainous, flagrant, heinous
antonyms: glorious, splendid, illustrious, praiseworthy
innumerable
adj too many to count, without number
synonyms: countless, beyond reckoning
antonyms: countable, few in number
lax
adj. not strict, careless, lacking discipline, not tense, relaxed
synonyms: slack, negligent, remiss
antonyms: strict, vigilant, conscientious, scrupulous
mar
v. to spoil, damage, injure
synonyms: scar disfigure, deface
antonyms: beautify, embellish, repair
misdemeanor
n a crime of offense that is less serious than a felony, any minor misbehavior or misconduct
synonyms: misdeed, petty offense or transgression
antonyms: felony, serious crime
mull
v to think about, ponder, to grind or mix, to heat and flavor with spices
synonyms: consider, reflect on
narrative
v a story, detailed report, adj. having the quality or the nature of a story
synonyms: n tale, chronicle
overture
n an opening move toward negotiation or action, a proposal or offer, an introductory section or part
synonyms: prelude, tender
antonyms: finale, postlude
pact
n an agreement, treaty
synonyms compact, alliance, deal
stalemate
n a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible, v. to bring to a standstill
synonyms: standoff, draw, v deadlock
antonyms: victory, v defeat
vindictive
adj bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
synonyms: vengeful, spiteful, malicious
antonyms: forgiving relenting
wilt
v to become limp and drooping, wither to lose strength and vigor
synonyms: sag, weaken, shrivel up
antonyms: flourish, bloom, sprout, perk up, revive
