vocab 4 Flashcards
autonomy
quality or state of being self governing independence
circumspect
cautious and prudent heedful of consequences
composure
calmness of mind or bearing self control
edifice
large jmposing structure building complex structure or system built over time
ensconce
settle or place securely or snugly
environs
area adjoining or surrounding a place
hapless
marked by absence of good luck unfortunate
heinous
shockingly evil or wicked
incognito
with ones identity concealed unrecognized
indoctrinate
teach or train in fundalmentals to instill or teach from partisans point of view
interim
interval of time between events belonging to or taking place between events temporarily
mausoleum
large or impressive tomb
pillage
to rob or plunder
reverie
condition of being lost in thought day dream
thrall
loss of ones ability to act freely a state over which one appears to have no control slavery or bondage