English vocab 4-5 Flashcards
1
Q
quell
A
to put an end to something with force
2
Q
perpetuate
A
to carry out a crime
3
Q
insubordination
A
a refusal to give in to authority
4
Q
rebuke
A
sharp expression of disapproval
5
Q
pervade
A
to spread throughout
6
Q
writhe
A
to twist violently
7
Q
magistrate
A
to judge
8
Q
amenable
A
easily controlled
9
Q
demeanor
A
a manor or attitude
10
Q
peremptory
A
insisting upon immediate attention
11
Q
intrusion
A
act of entering where you aren’t welcome
12
Q
judicious
A
cheerful
13
Q
moderate
A
to reduce the violence of something
14
Q
divert
A
to turn aside to distract to deflect
15
Q
lull
A
a period of quiet
16
Q
infantile
A
relating to a young child
17
Q
default
A
a failure or neglect to fulfill an obligation
18
Q
recoil
A
to draw back
19
Q
unsolicited
A
not requested not sought after
20
Q
reciprocation
A
response to action by doing a specific action
