Vocab section 5 Flashcards
What does the word Avert mean?
To turn away (usually ones eyes); to prevent something from happening
What does the word benign mean?
Favorable; a mild type of character; not cancerous
What does the word confide mean?
To tell someone about a secret manner while trusting them not to repeat it to others ; to tell someone in confidence
What does the word congregate mean?
To come together in a group or crowd; gather
What does the word conviction mean?
A strong belief or opinion
What does the word diminish mean?
To become gradually less(as in size or importance); dwindle
What does the word exuberant mean?
joyfully enthusiastic(enthusiastic means filled with excitement)
What does the word gravitate mean?
To move toward something
What does the word impose mean?
To force someone to accept something or put up with something
What does the word indulgent mean?
Tending to give into someones desires: lenient
What does the word meticulous mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
What does the word obsolete mean?
No longer produced or used; out of date
What does the word prohibit mean?
To formally forbid something by authority
What does the word recount mean?
To tell someone about something in detail
What does the word regulate mean?
To control or supervise something(e.g., the government regulates some things, such as the postal service)
