Hellen Keller Unit Flashcards
Momentous
(adj.): Of great importance; very significant
Ex.: the meeting was very ____________
Imperative
(Adj.): absolutely necessary, usually with a sense of urgency
Ex.: It is _____________ that I go to this event.
Restraint
(n.): confinement; a state of being held back or kept from being free
Ex.: the dog was in ____________ after it tried to attack a guest.
Agitive
(v.): to disturb or arouse emotionally, to perturb
Ex.: my brother is very ______________
Constitution
(n.): the physical make-up of a person; one’s character
Ex.: their _____________ was very aggressive
Vitality
(n.): power to survive; great physical strength
Ex.: The tiger had great _____________
Tyrant
(n.): a person of authority who abuses his or her power
Ex.: King George was a _________
Ultimatum
(n.): a final demand
Ex.: The father listed an ______________ for his son
Shambles
(n.): a scene of destruction
Ex.: the town was left in _________
Civilized
(Adj.): sophisticated; cultured; well-behaved
Ex.: the fight was anything but ______________