Lesson13-15

claimant

one who makes a claim or asks for something that he or she believes rightfully belongs to him or her

clamor

a loud noise; a strong expression

declaim

to deliver a formal speech; speak forcefully about a subject

disclaim

to deny or give up any claim to; reject as untrue

evocative

tending to call to mind or memory

invoke

to call upon for assistance; use or apply

reclaim

to ask for the return of something; convert to something better

revoke

to cancel by reversing or withdrawing

vocation

an occupation or profession for which one is specially suited or trained

vouch

to give personal assurance; supply supporting evidence

adversary

An opponent; enemy

aggression

the act of beginning an invasion; a bold, unprovoked attack

contradict

To express the opposite of

controversy

A public dispute between sides holding opposing views

discord

A lack of agreement between or among persons or groups

embroil

To involve in an argument or conflict

haggle

To bargain, as over the price of something

skirmish

A minor battle between small groups of troops; often as a part of a larger battle

stalemate

situation in which action or progress has to come to halt; a deadlock

strife

Bitter conflict; heated and often violent disagreement

abet

Verb - To encourage or assist, particularly in doing something wrong.

deliverance

Noun - Rescue from danger.

ennoble

Verb - To add to the honor of; make finer or more noble in nature.

expedite

Verb - To speed or ease the progress of; assist. To perform quickly and efficiently.

intercede

Verb - To ask for help for or plead for another person.

offset

Verb - To make up for; compensate for; counter act.

pacify

Verb - To ease the anger or agitation of; calm.

refurbish

Verb - To clean, renew, repair, or refresh.

reinforce

Verb - To strengthen; give more effectiveness to; support.

sanctuary

Noun - Any place of safety or protection. A holy place; a house of worship.