Chapter 11 Vocab Flashcards
Ajar
Partly open
Adequate
Sufficient, enough ( satisfactory )
Dialogue
A conversation between two or more people; an interchange
Emblem
A symbol, sign, token
Gigantic
Huge, giant, immense
Havoc
Very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder
Hearth
The floor of s fireplace; fireside as a symbol of the home and family.
Implore
Beg earnestly for
Infamous
Very wicked; disgraceful, shameful
Innumerable
To many to count, without number
Lax
not strict; careless; lacking discipline; not tense relax
Mar
To spoil, damage, injure
Misdemeanor
A crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehaver or misconduct
Mull
To think about, ponder; to grind, mix; to heat up flavor with spices
Narrative
Story detailed report;
Having the quality or the nature of the story
Overture
An opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part.
Pact
An agreement; treaty
Stalemate
A situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible.
To bring to a standstill.
Vindictive
Bearing a grudge, feeling, or showing a string tendency toward revenge.
Wilt
To become limp or drooping ( as a flower ); wither, to loose strength and vigor
