Helen Keller Flashcards
Momentous
Of great importance; very significant
Ex:This was a very momentous day.
Imperative
Absolutely necessary. Usually with a sense of urgency
Ex: It is imperative to turn in the sheet
Restraint
Confinement: a state of being held back or kept from being free
Ex: Gentlemen show restraint while fighting
Agitate
To disturb or arouse emotionally to perturb
Ex: I hate when I get too agitated
Constitution
The physical make up of a person, one’s character
Ex: The constitution sets laws for everyone
Vitality
Power to survive, great physical strength
Ex: My vitality stat is high
Tyrant
A person of authority who abuses his or her power
Ex: Old kings in Britain were tyrants
Ultimatum
A final demand
Ex: He was given an ultimatum to either choose work or hobby
Shambles
A scene of destruction
Ex: His house was in shambles
Civilized
Sophisticated, cultured, well behaved
Ex: He was acting very civilized even though he was agitated
