wordlywise Flashcards
Abdicate
to give up a high office
Assume
to take for granted. to take over. to pretend to have.
Bungle
to do something badly or without skill
dominate
to rule or control. to rise high above
former
coming before in time. the first of two just mentioned
Guardian
one who protects. one who legally has has the care of another person
Hoist
to lift or rise. something used to lift
Intercept
to stop or seize something while it is on its way somewere
Jubilee
the celebration of an anniversary
Kin
related by birth or marrige. relatives
Pardon
to forgive. to free from legal punishment. the act of forgiving or freeing from legal punishment
Proclaim
to announce
Provoke
to make angry. to call forth. calling forth anger, amusement, or thoughtfulness
Reign
to rule as queen or king. to be widespread
Riot
public disorder or violence. a great or seemingly disorder quantity of something