State the Meaning of These Vocabulary Terms Flashcards

Vocabulary Workshop fourth course by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Lesson 11. This is for studying use only. the definition is from the workbook. Try out these vocabulary flashcards and check your knowledge.  

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Precarious
Unsafe, insecure, uncertain, dangerous
Devastation
Destruction
Vulnerable
Easily injured or hurt physically or emotionally; open to criticism or attack
Besieged
To crowd around in order ti ask for favors; to overwhelm; to enclose with armed forces
Wreaking
To inflicted ( as vengeance or punishment); to express (as anger or hatred)
Perseverance
The act or habit of holding to a course of action or belief; persistence; steadfastness
Autonomy
Independence; the condition of having self- governing
Wane
To decrease gradually; to decline in power, importance, or size
Inclement
Without mercy; rough or stormy; harsh
Latitude
Freedom; scope