Unit 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Accomplice

A

A person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Annihilate

A

Kill in large numbers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Arbitrary

A

Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Brazen

A

Unrestrained by convention or propriety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Catalyst

A

Substance that indicates or accelerates a chemical reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Exodus

A

A journey by a group to escape from a hostile environment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Facilitate

A

To make easier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Incorrigible

A

Impervious to correction by punishment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Latent

A

Potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Militant

A

Engaged in war

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Morose

A

Showing a brooding ill humor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Opaque

A

Not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Paramount

A

Having superior power and influence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Prattle

A

Speak about on important matters rapidly and incessantly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Rebut

A

Overthrow by argument evidence or proof

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Reprimand

A

An act or expression of criticism and censure

17
Q

Servitude

A

State of subjection to an owner or master

18
Q

Slapdash

A

Marked by great carelessness

19
Q

Stagnant

A

Not growing or changing. Without force or vitality

20
Q

Succumb

A

To consent reluctantly