vocab week 9 Flashcards
1
Q
absolution-noun
A
forgiveness; pardon; release
2
Q
blatant- adj
A
obvious
3
Q
ensconce-verb
A
establish firmly in a position
4
Q
hasten-verb
A
hurry;accelerate; rush
5
Q
laceration-adj or noun
A
a cut
6
Q
obdurate-adj
A
stubborn
7
Q
plausible-adj
A
can be believed; reasonable
8
Q
reprieve- verb or noun
A
a respite; postponement of a sentence
9
Q
reverent-adj
A
treating a subject with a honor and respect
10
Q
optimistic-adj
A
hopeful; cheerful