Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Posterity
A
Future generations
2
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Omnipotent
A
Able to handle any situation, a lot of power
3
Q
Redress
A
Compensation/relief for a wrong
4
Q
Perfidy
A
An act of “backstabbing”
5
Q
Consanguinity
A
Close relationship
6
Q
Unalienable
A
Ours, forever
7
Q
Avarice
A
Desire to hoard and gain wealth
8
Q
Conjecture
A
Guess
9
Q
Undulation
A
A wavy appearance
10
Q
Pall
A
An oppressive shroud
11
Q
Importunate
A
Overly persistent
12
Q
Impropriety
A
An immoral “whoops”
13
Q
Ignominy
A
Public disgrace/ contempt
14
Q
Venerable
A
Great deal of respect because of age or wisdom
15
Q
Iniquity
A
Gross injustice or wickedness