Unit 4 set A and B 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 lack 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 waste, 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