Part 7 Vocab Flashcards
Absolution
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
Acquittal
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.
Bulbous
fat, round, or bulging
Compiling
produce (something, especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.
Disorientation
the condition of having lost one’s sense of direction
Formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Gargantuan
Enormous
Grapple
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
Insignia
a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem
Intuition
the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
Nonplussed
(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react
Opus
a separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually ordered by date of publication.
Procession
a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival.
Recoiling
suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust.
Seduce
entice (someone) into sexual activity
Stoic
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
Akin
of similar character
Clamored
(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently
Derision
contemptuous ridicule or mockery
Din
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Flak
antiaircraft fire
Futile
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Hapless
(especially of a person) unfortunate
Temerity
excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
