Englsih 7 Unit 15 Flashcards

628652135	beacon	(n.) a light or other signal that warns and guides; a lighthouse; anything that guides or inspires
628652136	berserk	(adj., adv.) violently and destructively enraged
628652137	celestial	(adj.) having to do with the sky or heavens; heavenly; yielding great bliss or happiness
628652138	chasten	(v.) to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate
628652139	confiscate	(v.) to seize by authority; to take and keep
628652140	data	(pl. n.) information; facts,
628652141	detract	(v.) to take away from; reduce in value or reputation
628652142	encounter	(n.) a meeting (especially one that is unplanned); a meeting of enemies, battle; (v.) to meet or come upon
628652143	epic	(n.) a long narrative poem (or other literary composition) about the deeds of heroes; and event or movement of great sweep; (adj.) on a grand scale, vast, titanic
628652144	pantomime	(n.) a play or story performed without words by actors using only gestures; (v.) to express in this way
628652145	pessimist	(n.) one who believes or expects the worst;
628652146	precaution	(n.) care taken beforehand; a step or action taken to prevent something from happening
628652147	prosecute	(v.) to bring before a court of law for trial; to carry out
628652148	puncture	(n.) a small hole made by a sharp object; (v.) to make such a hole, pierce
628652149	retaliate	(v.) to get revenge; to strike back for an injury
628652150	sham	(adj.) fake, not genuine; (n.) something false pretending to be genuine; a pretender; a decorated pillow covering; (v.) to pretend
628652151	uncouth	(adj.) unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy
628652152	underscore	(v.) to draw a line under; to put special emphasis on; (n.) a line drawn under something
628652153	wholesome	(adj.) healthy; morally and socially sound and good; helping to bring about or preserve good health
628652154	wistful	(adj.) full of melancholy yearning or longing, sad, pensive