Vocab 13 Flashcards
innate
existing in a person from birth; belonging to the original or essential constitution; inborn, native, natural
augur
to prognosticate from signs or omens; to divine, forebode, anticipate. or things: to betoken, portend, give promise of
exculpate
to free from guilt or blame; to clear from accusation
malignant
characterized by intense ill will; keenly desirous of the suffering or misfortune of others
propinquity
nearness or closeness in space; neighborhood, proximity. nearness in blood or relationship; close kinship. nearness in nature, association, etc
talisman
any object held to be endowed with magic virtue; a charm
irrefragable
that cannot be refuted or disproved; incontrovertible, incontestable, indisputable, irrefutable, undeniable. of persons: obstinate, inflexible, stubborn
obeisance
homage of submission to a person in authority; deference towards an acknowledged superior; respectfulness of manner or bearing
effluence
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