Week 2 Vocab (9/12/23) Flashcards
Scourge
- Noun
- Verb
- A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
- To cause great suffering to
Ex.
1. Graffiti is a constant __________ to workers who have to keep repainting the signs.
2. The country has been ___________ by famine in the recent years.
Concession
Noun
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded
Ex.
My mom gives me an allowance as a ___________ for washing the dishes every day.
Perjure (Perjury)
- Verb
- Noun
- Willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence to a court; commit perjury
- The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken oath or affirmation
Ex.
1. It later came to light that the witness _____________ herself when she spoke about seeing the culprit in action.
2. Danica committed ____________ when she claimed she never saw those documents before.
Piety
Noun
The quality of being religious or reverent
Ex.
According to Antigone, it is important to show ________ towards the gods lest they punish the non-believers.
Insolent
Adjective
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Ex.
“__________ boy!” the Phantom cursed as the Viscount de Chagny led the leading lady away from him.