Crime And Punishment Flashcards
Despotism
the use of absolute power in a cruel way
Destitute
extremely poor in which one cannot support ones self
Meloncholic:
Sad and depressed
Coercion
: the act of persuading someone forcefully to do something they don’t want
Peculiar
Strange and unusual
Illiterate
Unable to read or write
Edification
Done to benefit you in a way
Falteringly
losing momentum (when describing someone speaking is hesitantly)
Extricate
free someone or something from difficulty or restraints
Impoverished
Extremely poor
Fervidly
Intensely or passionately (can be positive or negative)
Assidious
showing great care or attention and effort to
Premonition
strong feeling something is going to happen especially if it is negative
Egoist
preoccupied with self interests and selfish
Equivocation
a way of speaking that is intentionally not clear to others to conceal the truth(using big words)
Sardonic
Sarcastic
Louse
Unethical person
Superfluous
Unnecessary
Prejudice
biased opinion on someone without a good reason( For example race or gender)
Self justification
provide an excuse for ones behaviour
Pull wool over eyes
trick or deceive someone to hide the truth
Supercilious
behaving as though one is superior to others
Voyage
A journey from one place or country to another especially by sea
Insolent
Rude and disrespectful behaviour
Depraved
Morally corrupt
Unsubstantiated
Not supported or proven by evidence
Ephemeral
Lasting for a short time
Sententiously
Trying to sound intelligent especially when expressing moral judgement
Bequeathed
Leave something to a person by a will
Effrontery
Insolent and impertinent behaviour
Callous
Cruel and shows no mercy to others
Amiable
Friendly and pleasant manner
Magnanimous
Generous or forgiving especially to a rival or a less powerful person
Supplication
The action of asking or begging for something humbly
Turpitude
Depraved
Vile
Depraved
