Lesson 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Crux
A
The main, central, or critical point or feature
Noun
2
Q
Degradation
A
A decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
Noun
3
Q
Initiate
A
A. To take the first steps in a process; to begin something
B. To formally admit someone into an organization, as with ritual
Verb
4
Q
Penultimate
A
Second from the last; next to last
Adj
5
Q
Pivotal
A
Being of vital importance; crucial
Adj
Pivot- to turn as if on a pivot
Verb
6
Q
Sequel
A
A continuation; something that follows; the next installment of something
Noun
7
Q
Supersede
A
To replace, to take the place of
Verb
8
Q
Tangential
A
A. Superficially relevant; only slightly connected
B. Merely touching, only slightly connected
Adj
9
Q
Terminate
A
To bring to an end; to hault
Verb
10
Q
Converge
A
To come together at the same point from different directions; to meet
Verb
