Vocab 2 Flashcards
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Incessant
Continuing withoutstopping
Indignation
Anger aroused by injustice or offense
Consummation
The completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
Scrupulous
Conscientious and exact; having principles; ethical
Innocuous
Harmless
Inconspicuous
Not easily noticed
Callow
Immature; inexperienced
Stoic
Unaffected by emotions; indifferent
sullen
Showing silent resentment
predestination
A predetermination of the afterlife; destiny; fate
Sultry
Extremely hot and humid; arousing passion/excitement
menacing
Threatening; evil; harmful
Benevolent
Characterized by goodness; compassionate and generous
Matriculate
to be admitted into a group; to enroll into a collegeA
Atone
To make amends for a sin or fault
Asceticism
Belief system that rigorous self-denial will improve one’s spiritual state
Condemnation
the act of condemning; a severe reprimanding
Subversive
Traitorous; treacherous; undermining moral integrity
Sententious
excessive moralizing; self-righteous
Ingratiation
charming; deliberately meaning to gain favor