Unit 2 Vocabulary and Spelling Flashcard #1

Front

What word means the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group?

Back

coup

Front

What word means to describe or narrate a past event or experience?

Back

recounted

Front

What word means the state or quality of being serious and dignified?

Back

solemnity

Front

What word means when a speaker downplays a situation or characteristic, so that it seems less important or serious than it is in reality?

Back

understatement

Front

What word means existing in a low state or condition?

Back

abject

Front

What is the definition of 'coup'?

Back

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Front

Provide an example of 'recounted' in a sentence.

Back

She recounted her experiences during the summer camp.

Front

What does 'solemnity' imply in a ceremony?

Back

It implies a serious and dignified atmosphere.

Front

How can 'understatement' be used in communication?

Back

It can be used to make a situation seem less severe, such as saying 'It's just a scratch' for a deep cut.

Front

What is the opposite of 'abject'?

Back

Noble or elevated.