vocab flashcards ch.11
adequate
(adj) def- sufficient, enough
syn- satisfactory , sufficing
ajar
(adj,adv) partly open
syn-closed tight, tight
dialogue
(n) a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
syn-exchange of ideas
ant-monologue, soliloquy
emblem
(n) symbol, sign, token
syn-badge,insignia
gigantic
(adj) huge, giant, immense
syn-enormous
ant-tiny
havoc
(n) very great destruction, ruin;great confusion and disorder
hearth
(n) the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
syn- chimmney
implore
(v) to beg earnestly for
syn- entreat
ant-demand forcefully
infamous
(adj) very wicked; disgraceful, shameful
syn-scandelous
ant-glorious,splendid
innumerable
(adj) to many too count, without number
syn-countless
ant-countable
lax
(adj) not strict,careless; lacking discipline;not tense,relaxed
syn-slack
ant-strict
mar
(v)to spoil,damage, injure
syn-scar
ant-beautify
misdemeanor
(n) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony;any minor misbehavior or misconduct
syn-misdeed
ant-felony
mull
(v) to think about,ponder;to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices
narrative
(n) a story, detailed report;(adj) having the quality or the nature of a story
syn-tale, chronicle
overture
(n) an opening move toward negotiation or action;a proposal or offer;an introductory section or part
syn-prelude, tender
ant-finale
pact
(n) an agreement, treaty
syn-compact, alliance
stalemate
(n) a situation in which further action by either two opponents is impossible (v) to bring a standstill
syn-standoff
ant-victory
vindictive
(adj) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
syn-vegeful
ant-forgiving
wilt
(v) to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to loose strength and vigor
syn-sag,weaken
ant-flourish, bloom
