RBofC #3 Flashcards
Remonstrance
Protest
After a sharp remonstrance, he healed the man by a mere word.
Audacious
Bold, without grounds
Cooper was an audacious soldier who never ran from a battle.
Debauch
Corrupt
The main character of the novel becomes involved in a sinful debauch that leads him to murder a woman’s husband.
Petulant
Childishly sulky
Amy gave a petulant look to her mother when she asked for a big chunk of chocolate but was given a toffee instead.
Lugubrious
Mournful sad
“Ay Jimmy, could you be more lugubrious? You’re acting like Eeyore”
Retribution
Vengeance
The unavenged blood was the cause of divine anger, and retribution must be made.
Interposition
Interruption
A hand resembling the palpable interposition of Fate had swept them asunder.
Temerity
Fool-heartedness
We were shocked Ann Marie had the temerity to challenge our teacher’s authority in class.
Accouterments
Extra equipped or clothed
This vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors
Stoic
No emotion
His features remained stoic, but she felt his concern.
Dilapidated
Broken down or decayed
He continued through the streets and slowed when he reached a dilapidated, boarded-up church on a corner.
Imperious
Overbearing
The imperious manner of Andros made him many enemies.
Melee
Disorganized combat
She launched into the melee, fighting her way towards the two with brutal ferocity borne of emotion.
Prodigious
Huge
She took a prodigious leap.
Portentous
Ominous
Such a portentous and mysterious monster roused all my curiosity.
