Semester Vocab Words Flashcards
Vault
an arched structure forming a roof or ceiling
Conjurer
one who performs magic; sorcerer
Resolve
to decide, to determine
Procure
to obtain by care or effort
Apprehension
fear of what may happen in the future; anxiety
Copious
large in quantity, plentiful
Desolation
devastation, misery, sadness
Daunts
to overcome with fear; intimidate
Compassion
deep awareness of another’s suffering with a desire to help
Bereft
deprived of the possession or use of something
Chide
to find fault or blame with
Appease
to bring to a state of peace or quiet, soothe
Abate
to lessen or reduce in force or intensity
Prudence
exercise of good and cautious judgement
Arduous
requiring great exertion or endurance,difficult
Insidious
slyly treacherous and deceitful; deceptive
Usurpation
the act of seizing power without legal right or authority
Tenure
conditions or terms under which somethign is held
Prevalent
widespread
Discord
lack of agreement or harmony; conflict
Compromise
to endaner the reputation or interests of; to expose to suspicion
Contention
a verbal argument or struggle; quarreling
Reprimand
to reprove or correct sharply
Covet
to desire, especially to an excessive degree, something belonging to another
Subtle
not open, direct, or obvious, crafty sly
Vile
evil, foul, repulsive, degrading
Immaculate
unblemished flawless, pure
Adamant
completely firm and unyielding
Indictment
a formal legal accusation, charging the commission or omission or an act which is punishable by law
Reprieve
official postponement of the carrying out of a sentence
