20 Vocab Words Part 19 Flashcards
of or resembling a farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.
Farcical
childishly silly and trivial.
Puerile
unable to be upset or excited; calm.
Imperturbable
the purification or cleansing of someone or something
(in Roman Catholic doctrine) the spiritual cleansing of a soul in purgatory.
the action of clearing oneself of accusation or suspicion by an oath or ordeal..
Purgation
the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).
a ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers.
Ablution
not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.
Abstemious
excessively greedy.
Gluttonous
(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
tasting sour or bitter.
Acerbic
blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.
Vituperate
make a forcefully reproachful protest.
Remonstrate
censure or criticize severely.
damage or remove part of the surface of (the skin).
Exoriate
blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.
Vituperate
speak or write about (something) with great hostility.
Inveigh
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
Aspersion
the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone’s reputation; slander.
a false and slanderous statement.
Calumny
