unit 9 Flashcards
Cede
To give up, surrender; to hand over to another
Avenge
To get revenge for, get even for, settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong or injury
Deluge
A great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity
Discretion
Good judgement; care in speech and action; freedom to judge or choose
Giddy
Dizzy; light headed; lacking seriously
Impact
The striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision
Intimidate
To make timid or frighten by threats; to use fear to get someone to do something
Liberate
To free from bondage or domination; to release
Misrepresent
To give a false or untrue idea
Optional
Left to ones own choice; not required
Outright
Complete; instantaneous; without reservation, thoroughgoing
Redenzvous
To meet in accordance with a plan
Rotund
Rounded and plump; full or rich in sound
Saunter
To stroll; walk in an easy, leisurely way
Sluggish
Lazy; slow moving, not active, dull