Lesson 20 Flashcards
alienate
1&2 verb
1 To cause to feel unfriendly where friendliness once existed
2 To cause to feel alone and cut off from
fervent
1 adjective
2 noun, fervor
1 Having or showing great warmth or deep feeling; intensely eager
2 Great warmth and intensity of feeling
forbearance
1 noun
2 verb, forbear
1 A showing of self-control or patience
2 To hold back; to keep from doing or saying something
Gullible
1 adjective
1 Easily tricked or cheated; too trusting
Hindrance
1 noun
1 any person or thing that is an obstacle
Inflammatory
1 adjective
2&3 verb, inflame
1 Causing anger or trouble
2 To excite or anger
3 To make or become swollen and sore
Ordain
1&2 verb
1 To order or prearrange
2 To install as a minister, priest, or rabbi, often in a special ceremony
Ovation
1 noun
1 An enthusiastic reception; long and loud applause
Overt
1 adjective
1 Not hidden; public
Recant
1 verb
1 To take back an opinion or statement; to confess to being wrong `
Rejoinder
1 noun
1 A reply to what has been said
Reproach
1 verb
2 noun
1 To find fault with; to blame
2 Blame, disgrace, or discredit
Servile
1 adjective
1 Like a slave; excessively humble
Surpass
1 verb
1 To exceed or go beyond
Vilify
1 verb
1 To make vicious remarks about someone in a way that damages that person’s character; to slander
