Lesson 1 : NonFiction Words Flashcards

1
Q

commandeer

A

v. seize control as when the military commandeers the communication system of a country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

intramural

A

adj. refers to actions or events occurring within an institution, especially an educational institution, such as sports

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

centennial

A

adj. n. refers to a one-hundredth anniversary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

ad infinitum

A

latin phrase that means “to infinity”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

infer

A

v. to deduce or conclude from evidence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

bicameral

A

having two chambers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

sub rosa

A

done in secret

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

debrief

A

to question someone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

preexist

A

existing beforehand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

superannuated

A

obsolete

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly