Vocab Ch. 17-20 Flashcards
blight
- Any disease that damages plants.
- Something that harms or destroys.
- To do harm to.
cite
- To mention or quote as an example or authority.
- To mention for praise.
- To summon before a court of law.
clemency
Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone.
eccentric
- Departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd.
2. One who behaves in an odd or peculiar way.
farce
- A humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior.
- An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery.
foray
A sudden raid or advance into enemy territory.
glean
To gather bit by bit.
nominal
- In name only, not in fact.
2. Very small.
ostracize
To exclude from a group; to banish.
posthumous
Occurring after a person has died.
quash
- To put down by force.
2. To put a stop to legally.
recipient
One who receives.
ribald
Funny in a crude way.
suffrage
The right to vote.
verve
Enthusiasm; vivacity.
adhere
- To stick to; stay attached.
2. To follow closely or faithfully.
aplomb
Complete self-confidence and poise.
brandish
To shake or wave in a threatening way.
broach
To bring up for discussion; to begin to talk about.
devotee
An ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast.
diffident
Unsure of oneself; shy.
extravaganza
An elaborate and spectacular display or event.
integrity
- Honesty; trustworthiness.
2. The condition of being whole or complete.
plaintive
Expressing sorrow; mournful.
plaudit
(usually plural) A demonstration of strong approval or praise.
regalia
The symbols, objects, or special costumes worn by or associated with a group.
resplendent
Dazzling in appearance.
subordinate
- Less important; secondary.
2. A person under the command or control of another.
surmount
To defeat or overcome.
tenable
Capable of being defended or believed.
apex
The highest point of something.
collusion
A secret agreement between parties for a criminal or deceitful purpose.
incinerate
To burn to ashes.
indict
To charge with a crime.
juducial
Having to do with judges, the law, or the courts.
martyr
- One who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up beliefs or principles.
- To be put to death for one’s beliefs.
multitude
- A large number of people or things.
2. A large group of people; a crowd.
rescind
To do away with; to cancel.
revere
To have great respect and affection for.
scion
- A descendant or heir.
2. A cutting from a plant used to produce new growth.
sordid
Dirty or disgusting.
suave
Smoothly polite; blandly pleasing.
travesty
A distorted example or imitation.
vindicate
- To free from blame, guilt, or suspicion.
2. To show to be true or right.
vitriolic
Having a sharp, biting quality; bitterly sarcastic.
bogus
- Counterfeit or fake.
2. False and artificial in tone.
demise
The end of existence or activity; death.
devise
To form or arrange in the mind.
enshrine
To cherish as precious or sacred.
evince
- To show clearly; to express.
2. To provoke.
irrevocable
Impossible to change.
martial
Having to do with war, armies, or fighting.
memorabilia
Objects collected over a period of time that recall particular events.
mundane
Of or relating to ordinary, everyday matters.
patronize
- To be a supporter or regular customer of.
2. To treat in a condescending way.
querulous
Apt to find fault; complaining.
quirk
- A peculiar or eccentric mannerism.
2. An odd or sudden turn of events.
refute
To prove to be false; to disprove.
sanction
- Approval or permission from an authority.
- An action taken by one nation against another.
- To approve or allow.
tome
A book, especially one that is large.
