list 2 Flashcards
prodigious
adj. of great size or power
presumption
n. bold or outrageous behavior
propagation
n. reproduction
propensity
n. tendency
prophesy
v. predict
propound
v. put forward for consideration
prosaic
adj. dull, ordinary
prostrate
adj. lying face down, submissive
purge
v. cleanse
pusillanimous
adj. cowardly
raiment
n. clothing
rancor
n. hatred, bitter long lasting anger
rebuke
v. criticize
recompense
n. payment, compensation
redress
n. repayment for a wrong or injury
regime
n. government in power
reiterate
v. repeat
remonstrate
v. plead in protest
repository
n. a storage place
resolution
n. stubborn courage
respite
n. period of relief; delay
rudiment
n. a basic principle
scourge
n. (skurj) source of great suffering or destruction
sedately
adv. calmly
senility
n. mental deterioration
sensibility
n. ability to be affected emotionally, sensitivity