The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter VII: Enthusiasm Flashcards
to engross
absorb all the attention or interest of.
squarely
directly, without deviating to one side.
armistice
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
dormant
(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
to kindle
light or set on fire.
prospective
(of a person) expected or expecting to be something particular in the future.
credulous
having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
fond
having an affection or liking for.
to pitch
throw or fling roughly or casually.
to exclaim
cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.
to detain
keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
to coax
persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something.
admission
a statement acknowledging the truth of something.
wart
a small, hard, benign growth on the skin, caused by a virus.
accomplice
a person who helps another commit a crime.
dispatch
the sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.
conscience
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.
to plow
turn up the earth of (an area of land) with a plow, especially before sowing.
to conceal
keep from sight; hide.
to reckon
be sure of doing, having, or dealing with.
to adorn
make more beautiful or attractive
dignified
having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
unsavory
disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.
latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.
to commence
begin; start.
exponent
a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.
reef
a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.
to dash
the ship was dashed upon the rocks
to strangle
squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.
adultery
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not his or her spouse.
undue
unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
to heed
pay attention to; take notice of.
mainspring
something that plays a principal part in motivating or maintaining a movement, process, or activity.
to preside
be in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering.
concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.
to subsidize
support (an organization or activity) financially.
embellishment
a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.
to attire
be dressed in clothes of a specified kind.
tramp
a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar.
toehold
a small place where a person’s foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing.
apparel
clothing.
devoid
entirely lacking or free from.
to exert
apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
the moon exerts a force on the Earth
to wring
squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.
hilt
the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife.
clutch
a tight grasp or an act of grasping something.
foe
an enemy or opponent.
prolific
producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
fraternity
a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
orphan
a child whose parents are dead.
