Sadlier-Oxford level b unit 11 vocab
dialogue
a conversation between two or more peopke; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
misdemeanor
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
stalemate
a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill
narrative
a story, detailed report; having the quality or the nature of a story
emblem
a symbol, sign, token
pact
an agreement, treaty
overture
an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
vindictive
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
gigantic
huge, giant, immense
lax
not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed
ajar
partly open
adequate
sufficient, enough
hearth
the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
wilt
to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strenght and vigor
implore
to beg earnestly for
mar
to spoil, damage, injure
mull
to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices
innumerable
too many to count, without number
havoc
very great destrustion, ruin; great confusion and disorder
infamous
very wicked; disgraceful, shameful