Week 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Adulterate
A
Make impure, by mixing or adding something
2
Q
Decimate
A
To destroy a great number or proportion of something (uncontrolled)
3
Q
Disconcert
A
To disturb
4
Q
Disparage
A
To speak badly of
5
Q
Expurgate
A
To remove words; censorship
6
Q
Impeach
A
To accuse an official of misconduct
7
Q
Pander
A
To gratify or indulge on the weakness of others
8
Q
Prognosticate
A
Forecast or predict
9
Q
Raze
A
To tear down; demolish (controlled)
10
Q
Recant
A
To withdraw or retract an opinion