Lesson 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Absolve
A
A. To clear of guilt and blame
B. To relieve from a requirement or obligation
VERB
2
Q
Catharsis
A
A purifying or refreshing release of emotional tension, especially as an effect of tragic drama; noun
3
Q
Countermand
A
To cancel or reverse an order or policy; verb
4
Q
Impunity
A
Exemption from punishment or injury; noun
5
Q
Recant
A
To formally take back or reject a statement or belief; verb
6
Q
Recoup
A
To regain; to make up for; verb
7
Q
Renounce
A
A. To give up, especially by formal announcement
B. To reject; to disown
VERB
8
Q
Rescind
A
To take back; to make void; to repeal; verb
9
Q
Waive
A
A. To give up voluntarily; to relinquish
B. To refrain from insisting on or enforcing
VERB
10
Q
Abdicate
A
To formally give up control, authority, or high office; verb
