Unit 3 Vocab. Flashcards
Amble
walk slowly
Incessantly
continuing for a long time without stopping
Propensity
a tendency to demonstrate a particular behavior
Imperturbable
Not easily worried, distressed, or agitated.
Pique
Bad mood
Taciturn
silent in nature
Gasconade
extravagant boasting; boastful talk.
Vanquish
defeat in battle
Denizen
resident
Oracle
source of wisdom
Abode
dwelling place, home
Melancholy
gloom, sad
Repose
repose or relax
Daunted
intimidated or frightened
Surmise
to guess
Resolut
Firm or determined ; unwavering
Dolefully
mornfull
Prowess
superior strength, courage, daring, especially in battle
Peculiar
Belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind
Peculiar
Belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind
Osterntation
Display men to impress others; boastful showiness
parsimony
Extreme economy; stinginess
Censurer
one who expresses strong disapproval or harsh criticism
Piety
Religious devotion; reverence for God
Contagion
the spreading of disease
Dauntless
fearless
Impetuosity
unthinking actions
Penade
to spread throughout
courtier
member of the royal court
Grotesque
having a bizarre, fantastic appearance
License
a lack of restriction on behavior , freedom
Sagacious
wise