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chapters 5-9 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| incompetent | not qualified or suited for a purpose |
| sympathizer | someone who shares your feelings or opinions |
| martyr | one who suffers for the sake of principle |
| succession | the action or process of taking over an office or position |
| elude | escape, either physically or mentally |
| crude | not carefully or expertly made |
| collateral | a security pledged for the repayment of a loan |
| commandeer | take arbitrarily or by force |
| formidable | inspiring fear or dread |
| Dragnet: | a system of procedures for apprehending criminals |
| Tribunal | an assembly to conduct judicial business |
| Heinous | extremely wicked or deeply criminal |
| Deplore | express strong disapproval of |
| Concort | devise or invent |
| Profoundly | in a way that has a strong effect; greatly or extremely |