ABC VOCAB Flashcards
prerequisite
something needed as a prior condition
diety
god or goddess; a divine character
stilted
lacking fluency so as to be halting or unnatural in flow
behoove
to be right or proper; to be beneficial to someone or something
eloquence
the ability to speak or write well in an effective way
repentance
deep sorrow for past sin or wrongdoing; regret for any past action
peril
exposure to risk of harm, injury, or death; a dangerous or unpleasant situation
impudence
showing lack of respect and excessive boldness; rudeness; disobedience
befitting
to be suitable or appropriate for somebody or something; proper
dissipated
to scatter in various direction; dispersed; to fade or disappear
virtue
the quality of being morally good or righteous
emissary
a representative on a mission or errand, sometimes secretly
vice
bad or immoral behavior or habits
pinnacle
the point of greatest success or achievement; the peak or highest point
servitude
compulsory service or labor; slavery of any kind