Latin II 5 Flashcards
Armistice
Truce or temporary stopping of warfare by mutual agreement
Accomplice
A partner in crime
Cascade
N) small, steep waterfall; a shower
V) to fall in ripples or showers
Deposit
V) to place for safekeeping to leave lying
N) money in the bank; a pledge of payment; something left lying
Despicable
Contemptible; that which is scorned
Differentiate
To make unlike; tell apart; distinguish
Divert
Amuse entertain deflect turn aside
Duplicate
A) corresponding exactly
N) exact copy
V) to do again; reproduce exactly
Improvise
To compose or preform on the spot without preparation
Intrinsic
Inherent;essential; belonging to
Motivate
Incite; to provide with motives
Nominate
To name a person as a candidate for election or appointment
Obstacle
Anything that hinders; obstruction
Pension
Regular payment made after retirement
Perversion
An abnormal form; something wicked or contrary
Promise
V) to pledge or give basis for expectation
N)a vow; agreement to do or not do something
Repulsive
Disgusting offensive causing strong dislike
Substantiate
To give evidence of; confirm; prove
Tart
A) sharp in taste; sour; acid; sharp in answering
N) small pastry filled with jam, jelly, etc.
Traction
A pulling over a surface; adhesive friction
