Vocab Quiz 2 Flashcards
Conviction
Definition: A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offence, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
“she had a previous conviction for a similar offence”
Synonym: Judgement
2. A firmly held belief or opinion.
“she takes pride in stating her political convictions”
Synonym: Belief
Complement
Definition: a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
“the libretto proved a perfect complement to the music”
Synonym: finishing touch
Insolence
Definition: rude and disrespectful behavior.
“she was sacked for insolence”
Synonym: rudeness
Resolute
Definition: admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
“she was resolute and unswerving”
Synonym: purposeful
Ominous
Definition: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
“there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead”
Synonym: threatening
Redemption
Definition: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
“God’s plans for the redemption of his world”
2. the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt.
“the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive”
Synonym: recovery
Vengeful
Definition: seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury.
“a vengeful ex-con”
Synonym: vindictive
Deception
Definition: the action of deceiving someone.
“obtaining property by deception”
Synonym: deceit
Gregarious
Definition: fond of company; sociable.
“he was a popular and gregarious man”
Synonym: social
Wit
Definition: mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
“he does not lack perception or native wit”
2. a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humour.
“a player with a sharp tongue and a quick wit”
Synonym: cleverness
