Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English 8th Grade > Chapter 21 > Flashcards

Chapter 21 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

Aficionado

A

Noun. A fan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Bonanza

A

Noun. A source of wealth or luck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Bravado

A

Noun. False bravery; swaggering courage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Embargo

A

Noun. Prohibition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Flotilla

A

Noun. A small fleet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Hacienda

A

Noun. A large estate, ranch, or plantation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Junta

A

Noun. A group of rulers, particularly one seizing power after the overthrow of a government

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Peccadillo

A

Noun. A small fault or transgression

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Peon

A

Noun. An unskilled laborer; a farm worker

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Renegade

A

Noun. A traitor or outlaw; a rebel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

English 8th Grade (25 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions