Ch. 13-18 Flashcards
Mocking words, taunts
Gibe
Holding absolute power; autocratic; tyranical
Despotic
Stern coldness in appearance and manner; without excess
Austerity
Something that flows out; emanation; outward expression
Effluence
Offered or proposed for ones acceptance or rejection
Proffer
Showing sudden impatience or irritation
Petulant
A return or reward for service; kindness
Requital
Existing from birth; native
Innate
A person of contradicting or puzzling character; riddle; problem
Enigma
Harshness; severity in tone; roughness
Asperity
A dialogue; conversational exchange; conference
Colloquy
The act of giving sacramental character; dedication to the service and worship of God; sacredness
Consecration
An inhabitant; resident
Denizen
A deity or nymph of the woods
Dryad
Disturbed keenly or painfully; distressed in the mind
Harrowed