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ENG Vocab Lesson 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allusion | passing or casual reference |
| compel | to force or drive, especially to a course of action |
| concur | to accord in opinion; agree |
| dispel | to drive off in various directions; disperse |
| impute | to attribute or ascribe |
| initiative | an introductory act or step; leading action |
| insinuate | to suggest or hint slyly |
| recollect | to collect, gather, or assemble again |
| restraint | the ability to control or moderate one's impulses |
| retort | to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way |