Latin 5 Flashcards
Armistice
Truce or temporary stopping of warfare by mutual agreement
Accomplice
A partner in crime
Cascade
Noun: small step waterfall
Verb: to fall in ripples or showers
Deposit
Contemptible; that which is scorned
Differentiate
To make unlike or tell apart
Divert
Amuse; entertain; deflect; turn aside
Duplicate
Corresponding exactly or exact copy
Improvise
To compose or perform on the spot without preparation
Intrinsic
Inherent; essential; belonging to
Motivate
Incite; to provide with motives
Nominate
To name a person as a candidate
Obstacle
Anything that hinders; obstruction
Pension
Regular payment made after retirement
Perversion
An abnormal form
Promise
To pledge; or give a basis for expectation
Repulsive
Disgusting; offensive; causing strong dislike
Substantiate
To give evidence of; confirm; prove
Tart
Sharp in taste; sour; acid
Traction
A pulling over a surface; adhesive friction