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McNeilK.Unit 1-Set A
Sadlier Vocabulary 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alight | descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport. |
| dynasty | a line of hereditary rulers of a country. |
| germinate | of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy. |
| vicious | deliberately cruel or violent. |
| truce | an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time. |
| trivial | of little value or importance. |
| resume | begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption. |
| humdrum | lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous |
| interrogate | ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally. |
| insinuate | suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. |