Unit 9 set a and b Flashcards
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; heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity(Flood) ;to flood
giddy
dizzy; light headed; lacking seriousness
impact
the striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision;to affect, especially forcefully
liberate
to free from bondage or domination; to release
optional
left to ones own choice; not required
rotund
rounded or plump; full or rich in sound
saunter
to stroll; walk in a easy, leisurely way
subordinate
lower in rank or position;secondary;one who is in a lower position or under the orders of a someone else; to put in a lower or secondary position
verge
the point at which something begins or happens, a border;to incline, tend toward, approach; to be in the process of becoming something else
cede
to give up, surrender; to hand over to another
discretion
good judgement, care in speech and action; freedom to judge or choose
intimidate
to make timid or frighten by threats; to use fear to get someone to do(not to do) something
logical
reasonable;making use or reason and good sense
misrepresent
to give a false or untrue idea