Vocab 5 Flashcards
Amnesty
A genial pardon granted by a government.
Autonomy
Self government
Axiomatic
Evident without proof or argument
Blazon
To make widely or generally known
Caveat
A warning or caution
Equitable
Characterized by fairness
Extricate
To free or release from a difficulty or entanglement
Filch
To steal something in small quantities
Flout
To show dislike for, to mock
Fractious
Inclined to make trouble; unruly
Precept
A rule of personal conduct
Prognosticate
To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell
Salutary
Beneficial, healthful
Scathing
Regarding bitterly abusive criticism; harshly critical
Scourage
A means of inflicting severe suffering vengeance or punishment
Sepulchral
Suggestive of the grav; melancholy
Soporific
Something that causes sleep
Straitlaced
Excessively strict in behavior morality or opinions
Transient
One who stays for only a short time. Lasting a very shot time
Unwieldy
Moved or managed with difficulty as from great size or awkward shape
Vapid
Lacking liveliness animation or interest; dull
Addendum
Something added or to be added.
