Chapters 12-15 Quiz Flashcards
alien
adjective
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
ecclesiastical
adjective
of or relating to a church especially as an established
institution
denunciation
noun
public condemnation of someone or something
austere
adjective
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
heady
adjective
having a strong or exhilarating effect
tactful
adjective/noun
having or showing tact
(tact): sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult
issues
prerogative
noun
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
obliquely
adverb
not in a direct way; indirectly
myopic
adjective
nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
caste system
noun
a social structure in which classes are determined by
heredity (birth)
carnal
adjective
relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.
consent
noun
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
antagonize
verb
to incur or provoke the hostility of; to act in opposition to
infallible
adjective
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
fortitude
noun
strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
defendant
noun
a person or group against whom a criminal or civil
action is brought; someone who is being sued or accused of committing a crime
begrudge
verb
to look upon with disapproval or envy
venue
noun
a: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which
The trial is held
requested a change of venue
b: the place or county in which take place the alleged
events from which a legal action arises
c: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority
discreet
adjective
having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENCE
uncouth
adjective
a: awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or
behavior : RUDE
b: lacking in polish and grace : RUGGED
c: strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : OUTLANDISH
impassive
adjective
giving no sign of feeling or emotion
