Chapter 12-15 (TKM) Flashcards
obtained possession of something
acquired
an angry dispute; quarrel
altercation
something given to make up for something else
compensation
showing contempt; scornfully
contemptuously
having to do with the church or the clergy
ecclesiastical
hard to overcome or deal with
formidable
not consistent; not in agreement
inconsistent
being permanent; lasting
permanence
a right or privilege
prerogative
sudden, disturbing feelings of uneasiness
qualms
intellectual, spiritual, or moral improvement
edification
not audible; cannot be heard
inaudible
gave in to one’s pleasures; had what one wanted
indulged
not clearly expressed; hard to understand
obscure
strange or unusual qualities
peculiarities
a prison for criminals
penitentiary
to be destroyed; die
perish
pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet
placid
an angry dispute or disagreement
quarrel
the act of resigning, withdrawing
resignation