Vocab Quiz chapters 12-15 Flashcards
alien
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
ecclesiastical
of or relating to a church especially as an established institution
denunciation
public condemnation of someone or something
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
heady
having a strong or exhilarating effect
tactful
sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
prerogative
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
obliquely
not in a direct way; indirectly
myopic
nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
caste system
a social structure in which classes are determined by heredity (birth)
carnal
relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.
consent
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
antagonize
to incur or provoke the hostility of; to act in opposition to
infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
fortitude
strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
defendant
a person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought; someone who is being sued or accused of committing a crime
begrudge
to look upon with disapproval or envy
venue
a: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held
requested a change of venue
b: the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises
c: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority
discreet
having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENCE
uncouth
a: awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : RUDE
b: lacking in polish and grace : RUGGED
c: strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : OUTLANDISH
impassive
giving no sign of feeling or emotion
