chapter11 Flashcards
adequate
sufficient, enough
ajar
partly open
dialogue
a conversation between two or more people
emblem
a symbol, sign, or token
gigantic
huge, giant, immense
havoc
very great destruction, ruin, or great confusion
hearth
the floor of a fire place, the fireside or a symbol of a home or family
implore
to beg earnestly for
infamous
very wicked, shameful
innumerable
too many to count, without number
lax
not strict, careless, laking discipline
mar
to spoil, damage, injure
misdemeanor
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony
mull
to think about, ponder, to grind or mix
narrative
a story, detailed report
overture
an opening move toward negotiation
pact
an agreement, treaty
stalemate
a situation in which further action cannot be taken
vindictive
bearing a grudge, feeling revenge
wilt
to become limp or droopy
