R&J Flash Cards

Question 1

Adversary

Answer 1

one that contends with, opposes, or resists; an enemy (N)

Question 2

Apprehend

Answer 2

arrest for a crime (V)

Question 3

Augment

Answer 3

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase (V)

Question 4

Beguile

Answer 4

harm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way (V)

Question 5

Chide

Answer 5

Scold or rebuke (V)

Question 6

Inundation

Answer 6

an overwhelming abundance of people or things (N)

Question 7

Penury

Answer 7

extreme poverty; destitution (N)

Question 8

Portentous

Answer 8

relating to a sign or warning that something is likely to happen (ADJ)

Question 9

Portly

Answer 9

having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man) (ADJ)

Question 10

Prologue

Answer 10

a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work (N)

Question 11

Propagate

Answer 11

spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely (V)

Question 12

Rancor

Answer 12

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing (N)

Question 13

Repent

Answer 13

feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin (V)

Question 14

Sunder

Answer 14

split apart (V)

Question 15

Thwart

Answer 15

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something (V)