Vocabulary Review for Test 1

Flashcards created from vocabulary terms and their definitions based on the provided lecture notes.

compel

To force someone to do something.

drastic

Extreme and likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.

impartial

Fair and not biased; treating all rivals or disputants equally.

acknowledge

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

concise

Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

anticipate

To regard as probable; expect or predict.

fortify

To strengthen a place with defensive works to protect it against attack.

anecdote

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

refuge

A state of safety or shelter from danger or distress.

candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

morale

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

spectacular

Impressive to look at; remarkable.