vocab ch 11 Flashcards
adequate
sufficient, enough
ajar
partly open
dialogue
a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
emblem
a symbol, sign, token
gigantic
huge, giant, immense
havoc
very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder
hearth
the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
implore
to beg earnestly for
infamous
very wicked, disgraceful, shameful
innumerable
too many to count, without number
lax
not strict, careless, lacking discipline, not tense, relaxed
mar
to spoil, damage, injure
misdemeanor
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
mull
to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices
narrative
a story, detailed report, having the quality or teh nature of a story
overture
an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
pact
an agreement, treaty
stalemate
a situation in which further action by either of two oppponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill
vindictive
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
wilt
to become limp and drooping(as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor
