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lesson 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acquiesce | to agree reluctantly but without protest |
| cite | to refer to or quote |
| cynical | skeptical or pessimistic toward the motives of others |
| denote | to indicate; signal something directly |
| dismantle | to take apart |
| extortion | the act of obtaining something through force or abuse of authority |
| indignant | very angry |
| luscious | rich and appealing to the senses |
| oppresive | enforcing excessive power and control |
| ponderous | very heavy; unwieldy because of weight |
| requisition | a formal request or demand |
| suffrage | the right to vote |
| unbridled | unrestrained; wild |
| utopia | a perfect society, especially socially or morally |
| virtuoso | a musician that has superior skill |