Vocab Week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
expulsion
A
the process of driving or forcing out
2
Q
alien (n.)
A
citizen of another country
3
Q
tantalize
A
to tease, torment by teasing
4
Q
adjourn
A
to stop proceedings temporarily
5
Q
jeer (n.)
A
a rude remark of derision
6
Q
compensate
A
to make up for, reimburse
7
Q
unflinching
A
firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back
8
Q
dissolute
A
loose in one’s morals or behavior
9
Q
lucrative
A
profitable; bringing in money
10
Q
terse
A
brief and to the point, concise
11
Q
subjugate
A
to conquer by force, bring under complete control
12
Q
fortify
A
to strengthen, build up
13
Q
comely
A
attractive, good-looking
14
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proliferate
A
multiply, reproduce
15
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mediocre
A
undistinguished, ordinary
