Vocab List 1 Flashcards
Memoir
Autobiography
A historical account or autobiography written from personal knowledge
Dexterity
Skill
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
Harvest
Crop or gather
The process/period of gathering in crops; or to obtain or acquire something, often with effort/skill
Degrade
Deteriorate, depreciate
decline in physical condition; or to humiliate, belittle, or demean someone
Emerge
Arise
To move out of or away from something and become visible
Divert
Redirect
To cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another
Retrospect
Recollection
The act of looking back or reflecting on past events, experiences, or situations
Forge
Build
To create something strong, enduring, or successful
Inane
Silly , stupid
Impudent
Rude
Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent
Vulgar
Rude
Lacking refinement or good taste; or offensive or inappropriate
Invigorate
Energize
To give strength or energy to
Malevolent
Evil
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others
Disparage
Belittle
To regard or represent as being of little worth
Impartial
Fair
To be fair and just in judgment or decision-making, considering all relevant factors objectively