Vocabulary Chap. 1

Vocabulary Chap. 1

1.     Percussion: striking, hit

B. Instrument that makes sound when hit.

2.     Perennial: long lasting

B. Continue. Keep going

       3.    Permeate:  spread in the atmosphere.

       4.    Preserve: maintain

       5.    Defer: stop, hold back

       6.    Dilatory: stop, hold back

       7.    Elation: positivity

       8.    Infer: Available evidence makes final conclusion  

              B. guess

       9.    Contend: to engage in situation

      10. Intent: purpose

* Détente: political situation dry relationship

* Portend: sign of warning