Level 10 - L3
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Curtail | To cut short or reduce |
Discriminate | To make or recognize clear distinctions; to treat in a less or more favorable way |
Espionage | The act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government |
Inalienable | Not able to be taken or given away |
Incarcerate | To confine or to put in prison |
Indignity | An insult to one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment |
Indiscriminate | Not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard |
Infamous | having a very bad reputation; notorious; disgraceful; vicious |
Intercede | To act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties |
Malign | To say negative and unfair things about; slander |
Perpetuate | To commit, as a crime or other antisocial act |
Rampant | Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread |
Rancor | A deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness |
Reparation | A mending or repair; a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done |
Smattering | Superficial, scattered knowledge; a small amount |
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