Chapter 6 Flashcards
A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface
Chasm
Move at great speed, typically in a wild controlled manner
Hurtling
Separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction
Diverge
With no particular purpose, reason, or foundation
Idly
A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care;
Perform or cause to perform a movement or series of moves requiring skill of care
Maneuver
Become liquid or soft as a result of warming (especially ice)
Thaw
A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people
Tumult
Talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect
Bluster
Fully in agreement
Unanimous
Manage or conduct (something) fraudulently so as to produce a result or situation that is advantageous to a particular person
Rig
Kill (someone) by depriving them of air
Asphyxiate