LA CH. 4 Flashcards
Deem
To think, believe, have an opinion
Acquit
Declare not guilty, free from blame
Devistate
To destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins
Discredit
To throw doubt upon, cause to be untrusted
Elusive
Difficult to catch or to hold, hard to explain or understand
Generate
To bring into existence
Idolize
To worship as an idol
Ingratitude
A lack of thankfulness
Keepsake
Something kept in memory of the giver, a souvenir
Mortal
A being who eventually dies
Ovation
An enthuastic public welcome
Petty
Unimportant
Plight
A sorry condition or state
Repent
To feel sorry for what one has failed to do
Reverie
Daydream
Revocation
An act or instance of calling back
Scan
To examine closely
Strand
A beach or shore, or a string of wire
Strife
Bitter disagreement
Topple
To fall forward