Verbs Flashcards
accrue
to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
censure
to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy; to formally reprimand someone
consign
to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another; to give to another’s care
enjoin
to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition; to prohibit by a judicial order; to put an injunction on
eschew
shun; to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds
garnish
to seek satisfaction of a debt (such as a debtor’s wages) by legal authority, usually initiated by a third party by seizing the debtor’s assets
proffer
tender; offer; to present for acceptance
usurp
seize and hold (office, powers) in possession by force or without right
vacillate
oscillate; fluctuate; to waver in mind, will, or feeling; hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
wield
to exert one’s authority by means of