"Civil Peace" Vocabulary Flashcards
To take possession or control of something; to seize for military use
Commandeer
Too large, great or valuable to be estimated or appreciated
Inestimable
Responsive; open; flexible
Amenable
To search thoroughly
Rummage
The space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks
Fortnight
Exceptionally great, as in quantity, quality, extent or degree
Monumental
A building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance
Edifice
Without means of subsistence; poor; lacking food, clothing and/or shelter
Destitute
To struggle or fight in a rough or confused manner
Scuffle
A file or line, especially of people waiting their turn
Queue
A tough, lawless person; roughneck, bully
Bully
Domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial
Imperious
To be dry, hot or thirsty
Parched
To disagree and express ones own opinion
Dissent
To feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity
Commiserate