Chapters 1-3 Quiz Flashcards
ambled
verb
to walk at a slow, leisurely pace
assuaged
verb
to lessen or to calm
dictum
noun
a formal statement of principle
foray
noun
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.
malevolent
adjective
evil
piety
noun
devotion to religious duties and practices
predilection
noun
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
taciturn
adjective
(of a person) reserved or
uncommunicative in speech; saying little
condescended
verb
do something in a haughty way, as though it is below one’s dignity or level of importance.
entailment
noun
specifically, estate law : the act or an instance of restricting the inheritance of property to the owner’s lineal descendants
or to a particular class thereof
indigenous
adjective
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
mortification
noun
great embarrassment and shame
sentimentality
noun
excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
amiable
adjective
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
compromise
noun
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
