Lessons 17-18 Flashcards
blight
n. disease that damages plants; something that harms or destroys
v. do harm to
cite
v. mention or quote as an example or authority; mention for praise; summon before a court of law
clemency
n. mercy shown in punishing or judging someone
eccentric
adj. departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd
n. one who behaved in an odd or peculiar way
farce
n. humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior; absurd or ridiculous event or situation; mockery
foray
n. sudden raid or advance into enemy territory
glean
v. gather bit by bit
nominal
adj. in name only, not in fact; very small
ostracize
v. exclude from a group; banish
posthumous
adj. occurring after a person has died
quash
v. put down by force; put a stop to legally
recipient
n. one who receives
ribald
adj. funny in a crude way
suffrage
n. right to vote
verve
n. enthusiasm; vivacity
adhere
v. stick to; stay attached; follow closely or faithfully
(adherent) n. follower or supporter of an idea
aplomb
n. complete self-confidence and poise
brandish
v. shake or wave in a threatening way
broach
v. bring up for discussion; begin to talk about
devotee
n. ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast
diffident
adj. unsure of oneself; shy
extravaganza
n. elaborate and spectacular display or event
integrity
n. honesty; trustworthiness; condition of being whole or complete
plaintive
adj. expressing sorrow; mournful
plaudit
n. (usually plural) demonstration of strong approval or praise
regalia
n. pl. symbols, objects, or special costumes worn by or associated with a group
resplendent
adj. dazzling in appearance
subordinate
adj. less important; secondary
n. person under the command or control of another
v. give less importance to; place in a lesser position
surmount
v. defeat or overcome
tenable
adj. capable of being defended or believed
