Vocab List 6 Flashcards
What does ‘appease’ mean?
To bring to a state of peace or quiet.
Example: I tried to appease my sister when she fell off her bike.
What are the conjugations of ‘appease’?
Appears, appeasing, appeased.
What does ‘archaic
mean?
Having the characteristics of the past; old or outdated.
Example: My grandma’s prom dress is in the archai part of the cutie.
What does ‘besiege’ mean?
To surround with armed forces or to press with requests.
Example: Russia has been besieging Ukraine for some time.
What are the conjugations of ‘besiege’?
Besieges, besieging, besieged.
What does ‘autonomy’ mean?
Independence; the right or condition of self-government.
What does ‘beguile’ mean?
To deceive or trick; to charm in a deceptive way.
Example: I beguiled my sister into giving me her Adopt Me Frog.
What are the conjugations of ‘beguile’?
Beguiles, beguiling, beguiled.
What does ‘balmy’ mean?
Mild and pleasant in weather; soothing.
Example: The weather in Hawaii is almost always balmy.
What does ‘commence’ mean?
To begin or start.
Example: I commenced my vocab homework.
What are the conjugations of ‘commence’?
Commences, commencing, commenced.
What is the definition of Devastation?
Great destruction or damage.
The Great Depression was devastating to many people.
What is Espionage?
The practice of spying or using spies.
During the Red Scare, Americans were scared of potential espionage.
What does Facsimile mean?
An exact copy or reproduction of something.
Companies reproduce facsimiles of the same product.
What is the definition of Invincible?
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
That fire truck seemed invincible.
What does Inclement refer to?
Severe, rough, or harsh, especially when talking about weather.
When the weather is inclement, we may not have school.
What is Latitude in terms of freedom?
Freedom of action or choice.
My sister felt like she had a lot of latitude.
What does Perseverance mean?
Steady persistence in a course of action despite difficulties.
People should learn to persevere through hard times.
What is the definition of Precarious?
Not secure, possibly dangerous.
The dirt road at night looked precarious.
What is the definition of ‘Pretext’?
A false reason or motive given to justify action.
Example: My dad gave a pretext for why I was up so late.
What does ‘Vigilant’ mean?
Keeping careful watch for possible danger.
Example: My mom is a vigilant driver.
Define ‘Vulnerable’.
Open to attack, harm, or damage.
Example: My mum can be a vulnerable person.
What does ‘Wane’ mean?
To decrease in size, extent, or degree.
Conjugations: Wanes, Waning, waned.
What is the definition of ‘Wreak’?
To cause damage or harm.
Conjugations: wreaks, wreaking, wreaked.
