Vocabulary 2

Question 0

Dissuade (v)

Answer 0

To persuade not to do something, advise/urge against

Question 1

Lamentation (n)

Answer 1

Expressions of mourning, grief, or regret

Question 2

Marauder (n)

Answer 2

One who roves in quest of plunder

Question 3

Reconnoiter (v)

Answer 3

Inspect, observe, or survey an enemy position, strength, etcetera; to gain info for military purposes

Question 4

Hoary (adj)

Answer 4

Gray or white with age, ancient/venerable

Question 5

Intransigent (adj)

Answer 5

Unwilling to agree or compromise

Question 6

Affront (v)

Answer 6

To insult openly, offend purposely to one’s face, confront

Question 7

Imbibe

Answer 7

• To consume liquids (usually alcohol) by drinking

- To absorb, soak up

Question 8

Prowess

Answer 8

-Bravery, daring

Question 9

Revile

Answer 9

-To address or speak of abusively

Question 10

Flag

Answer 10

-To become tired, grow weak, droop

Question 11

Whet

Answer 11

-To make keen or eager, stimulate

Question 12

Endowment

Answer 12

Money or property given a person or institution to provide a permanent income

Question 13

Stint

Answer 13

To limit, be careful in use

Question 14

Retinue

Answer 14

A group of attendants or followers