Lesson 8

Front

Demote

Back

To give someone a lower rank or less senior position, usually as a punishment.

Front

Immobilize

Back

To prevent something or someone from moving or operating as normal.

Front

Momentary

Back

Lasting for a very short time; brief.

Front

Commotion

Back

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Front

Mobile

Back

Able to move or be moved freely or easily.

Front

Momentum

Back

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

Front

Motive

Back

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

Front

Remote

Back

Far away in distance or time; not close or immediate.

Front

Promote

Back

To raise someone to a higher rank or position.

Front

Momentous

Back

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