vocabulary test 8 Flashcards
ancestor
a member of your family who lived a long time ago, even before your grandparents.
dimension
a measurement of length, width, or thickness
dominate
to rule or control by strenght or power
invincible
not able to be defeated
muse
to think deeply
paraphrase
to use other words to explain something
vulnerable
capable of being harmed or injured
tariff
a tax paid on products that are imported or exported
urge
to speak or argue strongly in favor of
tactful
thoughtful and sensitive in dealing with others
belfry
a tower where bells are hung
critique
to give an opinion of the positive and negetive points of something
rustic
having to do with the contryside, not the city
correspond
- to communicate in writing
2.the passing of time
coy
shy or bashful
lapse
1.a small mistake or failure
2.the passing of time
falsehood
a lie or untruth
navigate
to steer or direct the course of a ship or an aircraft
kindling
dried twings or small pieces of wood used to start a fire
domestic
- related to the home or family
2.unfair favor to one side
amateur
a person who does something for pleasure not for pay
rebellion
Aciall of appodition to a form of a authority