US History Flashcards

vocabulary

201292364	pillar	n. a slender upright column used to support a roof	0
201292365	prosperity	n. the state of being successsful or flourishing	1
201292366	transfixed	v. motionless with amazement or horror	2
201292367	coax	v. to try to persuade by gentle but constant asking or other measures	3
201292368	askew	adj. not lined up straight; awry	4
201292369	presume	v. 1. to suppose to be true 2. to act without permission or authority	5
201292370	reverently	adv. with feelings of deep respect	6
201292371	flank	v. to be placed at the side of	7
204429047	endeavor	v. to make a major effort; attempt	8
204429992	resolve	v. 1. to make a firm decision 2. to bring to a conclusion	9
204430713	appalled	v. surprised and dismayed	10
204430714	frivolous	adj. Not serious or important; silly	11
208034673	hostile	adj. unfriendly; unfavorable to one's well-being	12
208034674	perilous	adj. dangerous	13
208034675	subside	v. 1. to sink or fall to the bottom; settle 2. to become less in strength or violence	14
208034676	secluded	v. kept apart from everything else.	15
215983040	cunning	adj. sly or clever	16
215983041	contemplate	v. to regard thoughtfully	17
215983042	gravity	n. seriousness	18
215983043	persevere	v. to keep on. to persist	19
237810376	fathom	v. to comprehend (understand) in depth	20
237810377	imperative	adj. necessary	21
237810378	impotent	adj. powerless	22
237810379	placidly	adv. calmly; peacefully	23
237810380	inevitable	adj. unavoidable; bound to happen	24
237810381	squander	v. to waste	25
237810382	waver	v. to be uncertain; to fluctuate; to swing back and forth	26
237810383	diligent	adj. hard-working	27
237810384	animosity	n. a feeling of resentment that could lead to violence; hostility	28
237810385	provoke	v. 1. to make angry; to annoy 2. to arouse to action or feeling	29
237810386	indignant	adj. angry about something that is unfair, mean, or bad	30
237810387	audacious	adj. bold; daring	31
315963227	warily	adv. on gaurd; alert to or looking out for danger	32
315963228	vehemently	adv. intensely; strongly or violently	33
315963229	destined	v. to be determined or established ahead of time	34
315963230	confront	v. to come face to face with; to oppose	35
315963231	compliant	adj. submissive; yielding	36
315963232	obstinate	adj. stubborn; clinging, usually unreasonably, to an opinion, purpose, or course.	37
315963233	compel	v. to force	38
315963234	deliberate( de LIB er rayt)	v. to consider; to reflect upon	39
315963235	deliberate( de LIB er uht)	adj. decided upon as a result of careful thought	40
331240985	solemn	adj. serious or thoughtful; formal or stately	41
331240986	tyrant	n. a cruel or brutal ruler; any oppressor	42
331240987	adept	adj. skilled; expert	43
331240988	enthrall	v. to charm or captivate; To hold spellbound	44
331240989	incessant	adj.unceasing; never ending	45
331240990	zealous	adj. enthusiastically devoted to something; fervent	46
331240991	trepidation	n. fear; nervous trembling; apprehension	47
331240992	exemplary	adj. outstanding; worthy of imitation	48
342387767	prominent	adj. 1. well-known, leading, or outstanding. 2. attracting attention as by size or position.	49
342387768	privily	adv. privately	50
342387769	affirm	v. to declare positively; to maintain to be true	51
342387770	espouse	v. 1. to marry 2. to support or adopt a cause or theory	52
349928320	tedious	adj. long and tiring	53
349928321	implement	v. to put into practice; to carry out the terms or details of, such as a treaty or a plan	54
349928322	scrutinize	v. to examine closely	55
349928323	potential	the capability of becoming real; possibility	56
349928324	aspire	v. to seek to attain something high or great	57
349928325	elated	adj. filled with joy and pride	58
349928326	auspicious	adj. favorable; pointing to a good result	59
349928327	adverse	adj. unfavorable; directed against a person or a thing	60
349928328	amiable	adj. friendly; agreeable	61
349928329	antagonist	n. an opponent; a person who is against another person; In literature, the "bad guy" or anything that is opposing the "good guy"	62
349928330	distraught	adj. confused and upset; agitated	63
349928331	awestruck	adj. amazed; filled with wonder mixed with fear	64
349928332	trite	adj. overused; not original	65
349928333	formidable	adj. causing fear or dread; Having qualities that discourage approach or attack	66
349928334	obscure	adj. unclear; clouded	67
349928335	laden	adj. loaded; burdened	68
349928336	revel	v. to take great delight in something	69
349928337	jaunty	adj. lively, energetic	70
349928338	encounter	v. to come upon or meet	71
349928339	lure	v. to tempt or lead away by offering some pleasure or advantage	72