Unit 4 Flashcards
acquit
to declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself
discredit
to throw doubt upon, cause to be distrusted; to damage in reputation; a loss or lac, of belief, confidence, or reputation
generate
to bring into existence; to be the cause of
ingratitude
a lack of thankfulness
ovation
an enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause
plight
a sorry condition or state; to pledge, promise solemnly
reverie
a daydream; the condition of being lost in thought
scan
to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly; to analyze the rhythm of a poem; an examination
strife
bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle
topple
to fall forward; to overturn, bring about the downfall of
deem
to think, believe, to consider, have an opinion
devastate
to destroy, lay waster, leave in ruins
elusive
difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand
idolize
to worship as an idol, make an idol of; to love very much
keepsake
something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir
mortal
a being that must eventually die; of or relating to such a being; causing death, fatal; possible, conceivable
petty
unimportant, trivial,, narrow-minded; secondary in rank, minor
repent
to feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do
revocation
an act or instance of calling back, an annulment, cancellation
strand
a beach or shore; a string of wire, hair, etc;
to drive or run aground; to leave in a hopeless position.
