Week 22 Flashcards
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.
Penance
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
Decorum
lightweight cotton cloth in a plain weave.
Muslin
having or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy.
Showing signs of a fever
Febrile
the flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
a horizontal beam reinforcing the stern of a vessel.
a strengthening crossbar, in particular one set above a window or door.
Transom
the killing of one’s father.
Patricide
of, affecting, or resembling a pig or pigs.
Porcine
excessive pride in oneself
a fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor.
Conceit
an inscription on a building, statue, or coin.
a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.
Epigraph
immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Iniquity
very dark.
Stygian
self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
Maudlin
an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
Gaffe
of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.
Glib
of, relating to, or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.
showing moderation or self-restraint.
Temperate
