vocab unit 5 Flashcards
annihilate
destroy completely
accomplice
a person who takes part in a crime
arbitrary
unreasonable; based on ones wishes or whims without regard for reason/fairness
brazen
shameless, imprudent; made of brass
catalyst
substance that cause or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change
exodus
a large-scale departure or flight
facilitate
to make easier; to assist
incorrigible
not able to be corrected; beyond control.
latent
hidden, present but not realized
militant
given to fighting; active and aggressive in support of a cause
morose
having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable
opaque
not letting light through; not clear or lucid; dense, stupid
paramount
chief in importance, above all others
prattle
to talk in an aimless, foolish, or simple way; to babble; baby talk; babble.
rebut
to offer argument or evidence that contradicts an assertion; to refuse.