Chap. 11-17 Flashcards
Placid
Not easily upset or excited
Poignant
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Ingress
A place or means of access
Perplex
Cause someone to feel completely baffled
Avarice
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Continuity
Unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time
Verbatim
In exactly the same words used originally
Abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea
Abhor
Strong dislike
Malignant
Disease, very infectious
Genial
Friendly and cheerful
Lurid
Very vivid in color
Proximity
Nearness in space, time, or a relationship
Malice
The intention or desire to do evil
Carnal
Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities
Inquisition
Special church institution for surpressing heresy
Atonement
Reconciliation with God and humans
Benign
Gentle, kindly
Sojourn
Temporary stay