Set A And B unit 9 Flashcards
awry
in a turned, twisted position
bludgeon
a short club used as a weapon
chafe
to warm by rubbing
dire
dreadful, causing fear or suffering
encroach
to advance beyond the usual/proper limits
fend
to ward off, resist; to get along
mien
air, manner; appearance; expression
penal
having to do with punishment
predominant
the greatest in strength or power
recluse
a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world
apt
suitable, fitting, likely
capitulate
to end resistance, give up
defile
to make unclean or dirty
disarming
charming, tending to soften unfriendliness or suspicion
endow
to furnish, equip, provide
disgruntled
in bad humor, discontented, annoyed
impunity
freedom from punishment
pertinent
related to the matter at hand, to the point
prodigy
something wonderful or marvelous
renown
fame, glory
