Resistance Chapters 1-9 Vocabulary Quizlet

Somber = dark and gloomy Cynical = distrusting or disparaging the motives of others; pessimistic Futile = having no useful result; ineffective Lethargic = sluggish and tired

Liquidate = to kill or destroy completely Propitiate = to appease or pacify Tactic = a strategy or plan of action Formidable = causing fear, dread, or apprehension

Naive = showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment Solemn = formal and dignified; serious Leisurely = unhurried and relaxed Sluggish = slow-moving; lacking energy

<p>Reinforced underground shelter, typically for use in wartime = bunker Doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives = cynical Carry or send away from a country; to banish = deport Small part remaining behind = remnant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meticulous = Extremely careful Indolent = Lazy Comrade = Friend; ally; partner Futile = Useless; pointless</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jewish house of worship = synagogue Ghost or ghostly figure = apparition Nonsense; foolishness = absurdity Pause in fighting, temporary peace = truce</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conspicuous = Easily noticeable; prominent Naive = Innocent, unsophisticated, showing lack of worldly knowledge and experience Formidable = Causing fear; intimidating Contemptible = Deserving scorn or disrespect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner = sidle Squeeze, compress; restrict the freedom of = constrict Carries a message = courier Pervade = Spread through and be perceived in every part of</p> Signup and view all the answers