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Currents Ch. 3 Vocab
Ch. 3 Vocab Eng. 3A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACCOUNTABLE (Adj.) | responsible for one's actions; answerable |
| ANTITHESIS (N) | the exact reverse of something; opposite |
| APPEASE (V.) | to make concessions to others in order to keep the peace; placate; pacify |
| ASSAIL (V.) | to attack violently or vigorously; assault |
| ATTAINABLE (Adj.) | able to be achieved, such as a goal; reachable |
| DISCORD (N.) | incompatibility or conflict; disagreement |
| PERIL (N.) | a danger or hazard; jeopardy |
| TYRANNY (N.) | cruel oppression; domination |
| UNALTERABLY (Adv.) | in a way that is not subject to change; stubbornly |
| VINDICATE (V.) | to validate, defend, or prove; justify |