Lesson 13 Flashcards
Belie
To give a false impression; to contradict
Carnage
Great destruction of life; slaughter
Adjunct
Something or someone joined or added to something else bust not essentially a part of it.
(An add on)
Dilemma
A problem that seems to have no satisfactory solution; a difficult choice
Diverse
Differing from one another; having various or distinct parts
Eradicate
To get rid of; to uproot
Flout
To ignore in a disrespectful or scornful way
Foment
To stir up, to rouse; to instigate
Insurrection
An open revolt against legal authority; a rebellion
Mandatory
Ordered by and authority; required
Mitigate
To make or become less serious or severe; to ameliorate
Pretext
An effort to conceal the real intention or state of affairs; an excuse
Singular
- Donating a single person or thing, contracted to more than one.
- Strange or unusual
Somnolent
- Tending to cause sleepiness
2. Drowsy
Stalwart
Strong; sturdy
Firm; resolute