List 3 Vocab (SL) Flashcards

1
Q

Peremptory

A

cannot be denied.. final

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2
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phantasmagoric

A

rapid sequencing of images

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3
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physiognomy

A

facial features.. expression

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4
Q

pillory

A

device with holes for hands and head (public scorning)

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5
Q

prefigure

A

to foreshadow

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6
Q

sojourn

A

to stay temporarily

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7
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successive

A

following in interrupted order

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8
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sumptuary

A

attempting to regulate personal behavior

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9
Q

transgress

A

to break.. to sin

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10
Q

evanescent

A

tending to fade from sight

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11
Q

voluptuous

A

full

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12
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remonstrate

A

to say in protest

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13
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repugnance

A

something offensive or a contradiction

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14
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requite

A

to repay for injury

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15
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retribution

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punishment for evil doing

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16
Q

revile

A

abusive language

17
Q

sanctify

A

to set apart as holy

18
Q

succor

A

to help in time of need.. aid

19
Q

suffice

A

to be enough

20
Q

superfluous

A

excessive or unnecessary

21
Q

talisman

A

ring engraved to bring good luck

22
Q

tangible

A

can be touched or felt

23
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tempestuous

24
Q

vie

A

struggle for superiority

25
Q

vivify

A

to give life to