Vocab #2 Flashcards
Preclude
prevent from happening; make impossible.(especially in advance)
Retribution
punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
Impunity
freedom from the possibility of punishment
Connoisseur
an expert judge in matters of taste (esp.wine, gourmet food)
Gait
one’s manner of walking
Abscond
to sneak away undetected
Niche
an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object
Convivial
(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Fettered
restrained with chains or ropes
Immolation
to kill or destroy especially by fire; to offer in sacrifice (esp. to kill as a sacrificial victim)
Impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
Alacrity
with brisk and cheerful readiness
Malevolent
having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
Egress
the action of going out of or leaving a place.
Maudlin
self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
Obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Adroit
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
Abate
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
Augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
Sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
Implore
beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Ostentatious
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Amicable
(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
Dissemble
to conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
