Unit 6: Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

The river widened into an ______ where it met the sea.

Back

estuary

Front

The ______ man had no home and relied on the kindness of others.

Back

indigent

Front

A silent ______ stood at the gate, watching for intruders.

Back

sentinel

Front

After the loss, her friend offered words of ______ to ease the pain.

Back

consolation

Front

The lantern's soft ______ lit up the dark cave.

Back

incandescence

Front

The healer applied a warm ______ to the infected wound.

Back

poultice

Front

We received ______ that the event was still scheduled.

Back

confirmation

Front

The altar was ______ as a holy place where no violence could occur.

Back

consecrated

Front

His constant ______ of her efforts made her feel small and unworthy.

Back

disparagement

Front

The judge made a ______ decision after hearing both sides fairly.

Back

judicious