Lesson 2 Flashcards
Adjudicate
To hear and decide judicially; to judge
Centennial
A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration
Countenance
- A person’s face; the expression on a person’s face
- Support or approval
To support or approve; to tolerate
Disgruntle
To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood
Equilibrium
A state of balance
Expedite
To speed up a process; to facilitate
With great speed; quick and efficient
Gird
- To encircle, bind, or surround
2. To get ready for action; to brace
Gratuitous
- Not called for; unnecessary
2. Without charge; free
Illusory
Unreal or imagined; deceiving
Implacable
Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless
Luminary
- A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon
- A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity
Manifesto
A public statement explaining intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group
Mesmerize
To fascinate or hypnotize
Precedent
An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one
Spurious
Not genuine; false