Vocab Unit 12 - Definitions - 20 Words

Front

A strong movement to advance a cause or idea; to campaign vigorously.

Back

crusade

Front

Injure or destroy the surface; damage value or effect; outshine.

Back

deface

Front

Sick to the stomach; filled with disgust

Back

nauseate

Front

vitally important, essential

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pivotal

Front

One who receives; able or willing to receive.

Back

recipient

Front

Able to burn or eat away by chemical action; biting, sarcastic.

Back

caustic

Front

Order forbidding trade or movement of goods; to forbid entry or exit from port.

Back

embargo

Front

False notion or belief; error in thinking

Back

fallacy

Front

Action to confuse or mislead, a trick

Back

ruse

Front

to give as a gift; to provide with lodgings

Back

bestow