Helen Keller Flashcards
Momentous (adj.)
Of great importance; very significant
Ex: The Bahamas was a ______________ occasion.
Imperative (adj.)
Absolutely necessary, usually with a sense of urgency
Ex: Went to the hospital because of a ____________ accident.
Restraint (n.)
Confinement; a state of being held back or kept from being free
Ex: John had a _________ order against Philip because John was stalking him.
Agitate (v.)
To disturb or arouse emotionally, to perturb
Ex: The forensics team was looking for ________ dirt in order to find a body resistantly buried.
Constitution (n.)
The physical make-up of a person; one’s character
Ex: How is your _____________ since you were just arrested.
Vitality (n.)
Power to survive; great physical strength
Ex: If I don’t take my vitamins, then my _________ weakens.
Tyrant (n.)
A person of authority who abuses his or her power
Ex: King George ||| was a ____________.
Ultimatum (n.)
A final demand
Ex: “Here’s your ____________ ” said my mother. “You can either do your chores, or your grounded.”
Shambles (n.)
A scene of destruction
Ex: District 12 was in ____________ when Katniss came home.
Civilized (adj.)
Sophisticated; cultured; well-behaved
Ex: America has many _____________ people.