chapter 8-11 Flashcards
aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
accosted
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively
procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
morphodite
Morphodite is a slang term for
hermaphrodite; a person born with both male and female genitalia.
quelled
put an end to (a rebellion or other
disorder), typically by the use of force
analogous
comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared
relativity
a: the quality or state of being relative
b: something that is relative
provocation
action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately
guilelessness
innocent, naive
invective
insulting, abusive, or highly critical
language
gallantly
in a brave or heroic manner
innate
inborn; natural
feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age
or illness
rudiments
the first principles of (a subject)
Providence
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
Jew’s harp
a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a lyre shaped metal frame containing a metal tongue, which is plucked while the frame is held in the teeth, the vibrations causing twanging tones.
alist
inclined to one side
passé
no longer fashionable; out of date
wrathful
full of or characterized by intense anger
ruthless
having or showing no pity or compassion for others
apoplectic
overcome with anger; extremely indignant
degeneration
the state or process of being or becoming degenerate; decline or deterioration
umbrage
offense or annoyance
rectitude
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness
interdict
an authoritative prohibition
palliation
a medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the
condition
