Chapter 7-16 Flashcards
Pummeling
(Verb-present participle) trike repeatedly, typically with the fists
Opposition
(noun) actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something
Epitome
(noun) a perfect example; embodiment
Perspective
(noun) point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally, the appearance to the eye of various objects given at a different time, place or distance
Prominently
(adv) widely and popularly known
Disembark
(verb) to leave a ship or airplane
Reprimand
(verb) to scold; find fault with
(noun) a rebuke
Balm
(noun) something that gives comfort or support
Oratory
(noun) (1) a place of prayer
(2) the art of public speaking
Inprisonment
(noun) being held in a jail or prison
Consensus
(noun) a general agreement
Complacency
(noun) self-satisfied ignorance of danger
Irrelevant
(adj) not to the point; not applicable or pertinent
Detrimental
(Adj.) harmful;damaging
Omission
(Noun) the act of not including or doing something
Perfunctory
(adj) showing little enthusiasm, done as duty
Militant
(adj) given to fighting; active and aggressive in support of a cause (noun) an activist
Devout
(adj) deeply religious
Debilitating
(verb) weakening, harmful
Unrelenting
(adj) never giving up; non-stop
Advocate
(noun) a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
Providential
(adj) luckily, fortunate, or relating to divine carecare( the ide that deity has helped or cared for a person)
Status Quo
(Noun) existing state or condition
