5th box -Flashcards

(n.) an impossible fancy; Perhaps he saw a flying saucer, but perhaps it was only a chimera.

(v.) hypnotize; The swaying motion of the swing mesmerized the baby into a deep sleep.

(v.) to consider carefully; The doctor will ruminate on his diagnosis. Facing a tough decision, he decided to ruminate before making his thoughts known.

(adj.) unlucky; unfortunate; The hapless team could not win a game.