ela Flashcards
1
Q
abnormal
A
not usual
2
Q
capsize
A
to turn bottom side up or to upset
3
Q
catastrophe
A
a large-scale disaster
4
Q
decrease
A
to become or make less, and a lessening
5
Q
disputatious
A
to argue or debate
6
Q
evict
A
to kick out or eject
7
Q
flourish
A
to thrive, a dramatic gesture, or a fanfare of horns
8
Q
incentive
A
a reason for doing something
9
Q
insubordinate
A
disobedient
10
Q
legible
A
easily read
11
Q
nub
A
the central point or a knob
12
Q
onslaught
A
a violent attack
13
Q
ordain
A
to establish law or to appoint as a priest
14
Q
outstrip
A
exceed or to get ahead of
15
Q
pervade
A
to spread
16
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prudent
A
cautious or careful
17
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quench
A
to extinguish
18
Q
remnant
A
a small part or remainder
19
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simultaneous
A
existing at the same time
20
Q
swerve
A
to turn sharply
