Vocab 1 Flashcards
Chapters 1-6 Vocab: Consult, Sullied, Satisfactory, Tyrannical, Revelation, Concede, Foray, Condescend, Compel, Expound, Erratic, Amiable, Unanimous, Arbitrate, Inquisitive
Consult
Definition: Seeking help/advice from someone such as an expert
Part of Speech: Verb
Sullied
Definition: Damage the purity or integrity of; defile
Part of Speech: Adj, adverb, & noun
Satisfactory
Definition: fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect
Part of Speech: Adj
Tyrannical
Definition: Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Part of Speech: Adj
Revelation
Definition: A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
Part of Speech: Noun
Concede
Definition: Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Part of Speech: Verb
Foray
Definition: A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid
Part of Speech: Noun
Condescend
Definition: Show feelings of superiority; being kind
Part of Speech: Verb
Compel
Definition: Force or oblige (someone) to do something
Part of Speech: Verb
Expound
Definition: Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail
Part of Speech: Verb
Erratic
Definition: Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
Part of Speech: Adj
Amiable
Definition: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Part of Speech: Adj
Unanimous
Definition: (Of two or more people) fully in agreement
Part of Speech: Adj
Arbitrate
Definition: (Of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgement or settlement
Part of Speech: Verb
Inquisitive
Definition: Curious or inquiring
Part of Speech: Adj