Mockingbird 16 Flashcards
1
Q
profane
A
(of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent.
desecration of the temple by profane adolescents.
2
Q
Subpeona
A
a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
They issued a subpeona to compel him to attend the trial.
3
Q
Elucidate
A
Make something clear; Explain
work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter.
4
Q
Amiable
A
Having or showing pleasant, good natured qualities
the girl had an amiable quality about her.
5
Q
equity
A
The quality of being fair or impartial
He showed equity during the argument.
6
Q
Eccentricity
A
The quality of being eccentric
They showed such odd eccentricity.
7
Q
litigant
A
someone involved in a lawsuit
The litigant showed up at the court.
