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