Lesson 2 Flashcards
crusade
a fight for a good cause or against something wrong
downcast
looking or direct downward
drastic
extreme; serious; having a major effect
engulf
to swallow up; to cover completely
grandeur
the quality of being grand, or large and impressive
imbecile
a very foolish, silly, stupid person
inoperative
not operating, not working, or not effective
insignificant
having little or no meaning or importance; too small to matter
novice
one who is new to an occupation or activity; a beginner
quip
a short, witty remark or reply
relent
to become less harsh, sever, or stubborn; to soften; to give in
resilient
to spring back to the original shape, size, or position after being stretched, bent, or squeezed
retaliate
to act in return for another’s , especially in a violent one evil one; to seek revenge
shenanigans
playful mischief or trickery
simultaneous
happening or existing together at the same time
