Lesson 8 Vocab

A state of confused and noisy disturbance

give (someone) a lower rank or less senior position, usually as a punishment

Prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal

able to move or be moved freely or easily

lasting for a very short time; brief

Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future

The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity

A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

Further the progress; support or actively encourage

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant