Vocabulary 3 Flashcards
Valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle (bravery)
Deprive
deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something (take something away)
Obscurity
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant (irrelevant)
Wholly
entirely; fully (completely)
Doctrine
a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group; (belief)
Resolutely
in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner (determine to make something happen)
Confined
(of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped
Prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious; win over the fact that something is better than the other
Primitive
relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something (ancient)
Imperialism
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Contented
happy and at ease (satisfied)
Content
in a state of peaceful happiness
- Satisfy (someone)
Prosper
succeed in material terms; be financially successful
Piety
the quality of being religious or reverent
Purge
rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling; (remove)
Condone
accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue; tolerate bad behavior
Console
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment
Condole
express sympathy for (someone); grieve with
Summon
authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court
Spindles
a slender rounded rod with tapered ends used in hand spinning to twist and wind thread from a mass of wool or flax held on a distaff
Fatal
causing death
Mere
That is solely or no more or better than what is specified
Bondage
The state of being a slave.
Relentlessly
in an unceasingly intense or harsh way (never-ending)
Relentless
oppressively constant; incessant (never-ending)
Reluctant
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined
Mirthlessly
the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.
or lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Mirthless
(of a smile or laugh) lacking real amusement and typically expressing irony (humorless)
Tonal
relating to the tone of music, color, or writing
Crescendo
the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound
Dryly
in a matter-of-fact or ironically humorous way
Evoke
bring or recall to the conscious mind
Braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Pectorals
a pectoral (Brest or chest) muscle
Stereo
sound that is directed through two or more speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source
Deposition
the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch
Depository
a place where things are stored
Suave
(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant
Concord
agreement or harmony between people or groups
Gambit
a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage
Wends
go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route
Struts
- a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression
- walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
Amenities
a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place
Horrific
causing horror
Dread
anticipate with great apprehension or fear (fear, be afraid of, anxious about)
Apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen (anxiety, worry)
Abysmal
extremely bad; appalling
Appalling
causing shock or dismay; horrific
Monarch
a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor
Utility
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial (usefulness)
Arrogant
Thinking they’re better than others (Exaggerated self-importance)
Incessant
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption (ceaseless)
Cease
Bring or come to an end
Neglected
suffering a lack of proper care/fail to care for properly
