Unit 5 Vocab Flashcards
amnesty
a general pardon granted by a government
addendum
something added, or to be added
autonomy
self-government
axiomatic
evident without proof or argument
blazon
to make widely or generally known
caveat
a warning or caution
equitable
characterized by fairness
extricate
to free or release from a difficulty or entanglement
filch
to steal something in small quantities
flout
to show dislike for; to mock
fractious
inclined to make trouble; unruly
precept
a rule of personal conduct
prognosticate
to predict according to present indications or signs
salutary
beneficial; healthful
scathing
regarding bitterly abusive criticism
scourge
a means of inflicting severe suffering or punishment
sepulchral
suggestive of the grave; melancholy
soporific
somethign that causes sleep
straitlaced
excessively strict in behavior or morality
transient
one who stays for only a short time
unwieldy
moved or managed with difficulty, as from great size or awkward shape
vapid
lacking liveliness, animation, or interest