unit 4 Flashcards
to declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself
acquit
(v.) to throw doubt upon, cause to be disturbed; to damage in reputation (n.) a loss or lack or belief, confident, or reputation
discredit
to bring into existence; to be the cause of
generate
a lack of thankfulness
ingratitude
an enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause
ovation
(n.) a sorry condition or state (v.) to pledge, promise solemnly
plight
a daydream; the condition of being lost in a thought
reverie
(v.) to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly; to analyze the rhythm of a poem; (n.) an examination
scan
bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle
strife
to fall forward; to overturn, bring about the downfall of
topple
to think, believe; to consider, have an opinion
deem
to destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins
devastate
difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand
elusive
to worship as an idol, make an idol of; to love very much
idolize
something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir
keepsake