Hellen Keller Flashcards
Momentous
(Adj) of great importance very significant
Ex the was a very momentous part of my life
Imperative
(adj) absolutely necessary usually with a sense of urgency
Ex it’s imperative that you do this
Restraint
(n) confinement a state of being held back or kept from being free
Ex you must show restraint
Agitate (v)
To disturb or arouse emotionally to perturb
Ex he was agitated by his antagonizing words
Constitution (n)
The physical make up of a person; ones character
Ex The milk was re constituted
Vitality (n)
Power to survive ; great physical strength
Ex his vitality rate is steady
Tyrant
(N) a person of authority who abuses his or her power
Ex Cuba has had their dose of tyrants
Ultimatum
(N) a final demand
Ex I’m offering you a ultimatum
Shambles
(N) a scene of destruction
Ex the house was in shambles after the party
Civilized (adj)
Sophisticated; well behaved ; cultured
Ex: in the 1890’s the west was finally becoming civilized