Lesson 8 Flashcards
Betrothed
Engaged to be married
A person to whom one is engaged to be married
Blasphemy
An act or statement hat shows disrespect or irreverence toward something
Cadence
A rhythm marked by a regular beat
The rising and falling of the voice in human speech
Canon
A rule or principle that provide the norm for judgement
The works of a writer accepted as authentic
Denouement
The outcome of a series of events
The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction
Edict
A statement or command having the force of law
Enamor
Usually used with of or with
To inspire with love; to captivate
Insensate
Lacking sensation or awareness
Lacking sense or ability to reason
Brutal; lacking feeling
Renegade
A Edson who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor
A person who rejects lawful behavior
Soliloquy
A speech in which a character’s thoughts are given verbal expression
Stricture
A strong criticism
Anything that restricts or limits
Triumvirate
A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence
Usurp
To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner
Vestment
An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank,or office
Votary
A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature
