Vocab Chapter 11 Flashcards
adequate
sufficient, enough
ajar
partly open
dialogue
a conversation between tow or more people; and 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 the nature of a story
overture
and opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; and introductory section or part
pact
an agreement, treaty
stalemate
a situation in which further action by either of two opponents impossible; to bring to a standstill
vindictive
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
wilt
to become limp, drooping, wither; to lose strength and vigor
