Unit 13 Flashcards
(n) a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm
agitation
(v) to say suddenly or without thinking
blurt
(adj) arranged in order of occurrence
chronological
(n) a face, facial expression; (v) to tolerate or approve
countenance
(v) to make or become smaller, reduce in size
diminish
(v) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic
enchant
(v) to change continually; to move up or down
fluctuate
(v) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage
foster
(adj) in the same family but not related by birth
foster
(v) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy
grovel
(n) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill
handicraft
(adj) extremely funny, causing loud amusement
hilarious
(v) to set fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite
ignite
(n) the great size or importance of something
magnitude
(adj) large and heavy; great in size or scope
massive
(adj) of or like a mother
maternal
(v) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome
pall
(n) a dark covering, something that conceals
pall
(adj) well thought of, having a good reputation
reputable
(v) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly
revere
(n) a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account
saga
(adj) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick
stodgy
