List 7 Flashcards
fission
to split apart
vacate
to clear out
entice
to lure or attract using temptation
constrict
to compress, to make tighter, to stop the development of something
vehement
having deep feeling
heed
to give careful attention, to accept
epoch
period of time era
ebullient
overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement, high-spirited
despondent
deeply depressed
synopsis
short summary, outline
diminish
to become or make smaller in size, number, or degree
usurp
to seize, to take by force, usually dealing with power
splice
to join, to bind, to attach
admonish
to scold, to advise against something
petrify
to turn to stone, to paralyze with fear or with surprise
bravado
a showy and pretentious display of courage
assailable
able to be attacked by blows or words
scrupulous
having a strict moral code
slander
a false statement meant to injure
trite
lacking originality, inspiration, and interest
