literature section 4 Flashcards
Deem
To think, believe; to consider, have an opinion
Acquit
To declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself
Devastate
To destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins
Discredit
To throw doubt upon, cause to be disturbed; to damage in reputation; a loss lack of belief, confidence, or reputation
Elusive
Difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand
Generate
To bring into existence; to be the cause of
Idolize
To worship as an idol, make an idol of; to love very much
Ingratitude
A lack of thankfulness
Keepsake
Something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir
Mortal
A being that must eventually die; of or relating to such a being; causing death, fatal; possible, concievable
Ovation
An enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause
Petty
Unimportant, trivial; narrow-minded; secondary in rank, minor
Plight
A sorry condition or state; to pledge, promise solemnly
Repent
To feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do
Reverie
A daydream; the condition of being lost in thought