Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
curtail
|
to cut short or reduce
|
|
discriminate
|
-to make or recognize clear distinction
-to treat in a less or more favorable way. |
|
discrimination
|
-the recognizing of clear distinctions
-the act of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing in the basis of the group or category rather thanaccording to actual merit. -the act of making fine distinction; good or refined taste. |
|
espionage
|
the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another fovernment
|
|
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 marded by careful distinction; haphazard
|
|
infamous
|
having a bery bad reputation; notorious
- disgraceful, vicious |
|
intercede
|
to act or plead on anothers behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties
|
|
malign
|
to say negative and unfair things about; slander
-evil showing ill will |
|
perpetrate
|
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 |