Jazz Section 1 Flashcards
prosecute
to hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty
bleak
not warm, friendly, cheerful
retribution
punishment for doing something wrong
chastise
to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong
extricate
free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty
renegade
a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
fissure
a narrow opening or crack
foray
- a sudden invasion or attack
- an attempt to do something especially for the first time
- a short journey
accusation
a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
ritual
a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way
audacity
a willingness to take bold risks`
whim
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
paltriness
very small or inadequate
insufficiency
not having or providing enough of what is needed
recriminations
an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you
listlessness
lacking energy or spirit
flimsy
insubstantial and easily damaged
artificial
made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally
strident
loud and harsh
sullen
bad-tempered and sulky
persistent
continuing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time
unseemly
not proper or appropriate
inhospitable
- harsh and difficult to live in
2. (of a person) unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people.
superstitious
of, relating to, or influenced by superstition
makeshift
used as a usually rough and temporary replacement for something
intricate
very complicated or detailed
malleable
capable of being easily changed or influenced
pester
trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
sear
to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat
dispossess
to take land, possessions, etc., from (someone)
