Unit Two Flashcards
Insidious
Adj. (of something unpleasant or dangerous) gradually and secretly causing harm
Arduous
Adj. difficult and tiring or needing a great deal of effort
Subjugation
Verb to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way that allows no freedom
Vigilance
Noun: the act of being very careful to notice things, especially signs of danger
Solace
Noun: help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried
Abhor
Verb: to hate someone or something
Arbitrary
Adverb: based on a desire or idea or chance rather than reason
Renounce
Verb: to say publicly that you no longer own, support, or have a connection with something
Vexation
Noun: worry or anger
Sovereign
Noun: a king, queen, or person having the power to govern a country
Exhort
Verb: to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Systemic
Adj: relating to or involving a whole system
Sycophancy
Noun: praising people in authority that is in a way not sincere, usually in order to get some advantage from them
Cadences
Noun: rhythm and flow especially in the human voice
Peremptorily
Adj: expecting to be obeyed immediately