Unit 11 Flashcards
sufficient, enough
adequate
partly open
ajar
a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
dialogue
a symbol, sign, token
emblem
huge, giant, immense
gigantic
very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder
havoc
the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
hearth
to beg earnestly for
implore
very wicked; disgraceful, shameful
infamous
too many to count, without number
innumerable
not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed
lax
to spoil damage, injure
mar
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
misdemeanor
to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices
mull
a story, detailed report
narrative
having the quality or the nature of a story
narrative
an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
overture
an agreement, treaty
pact
a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible
stalemate
to bring to a standstill
stalemate
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
vindictive
to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor
wilt
