Unit 5 Vocab

Front

Main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work, stated directly or indirectly.

Back

Theme

Front

Speak or write in an abusive way

Back

Vilify

Front

Give something to someone as a share or task

Back

Allot

Front

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Back

Aloof

Front

Gentle and kind

Back

Benign

Front

A fortress on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

Back

Citadel

Front

Quote a passage, book, or author as evidence for an argument or statement

Back

Cite

Front

Shortcoming or imperfection

Back

Defect

Front

Feel or express strong disapproval of something

Back

deplore

Front

Begin a course of action, especially important.

Back

embark