Lessons 3-4 Flashcards
curtail
v. cut short or reduce
discriminate
v. make or recognize clear distinctions; treat in a less or more favorable way
(discrimination) n. recognizing of clear distinctions; act of making a distinction in favor or against a person or thing on the basis of the group or category rather than according to actual merit; act of making fine distinctions; good or refined taste
espionage
n. act of spying, especially a government obtaining secrets of another government
inalienable
adj. not able to be taken or given away
incarcerate
v. confine or put in prison
indignity
n. insult to one’s pride; offensive or humiliating treatment
indiscriminate
adj. not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard
infamous
adj. having a very bad reputation; notorious; disgraceful; vicious
intercede
v. act or plead on another’s behalf; try to smooth the differences between two parties
malign
v. say negative and unfair things about; slander
adj. evil; showing ill will
perpetrate
v. commit, as a crime or other antisocial act
rampant
adj. threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
rancor
n. deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness
reparation
n. mending or repair
n. pl. making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war
smattering
n. superficial, scattered knowledge; small amount
accolade
n. expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award
adamant
adj. not yielding; firm
adulate
v. flatter or admire excessively; idolize
altercation
n. loud and determined dispute; noisy quarrel
annals
n. pl. historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence
assiduous
adj. diligent and persistent
chary
adj. exercising caution; hesitant
clique
n. small, exclusive group; group held together by like interests or purpose
decrepit
adj. worn-out with use; broken-down
