Vocab 12 Flashcards
1
Q
To renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
A
Abjure
2
Q
Harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
A
Acrid
3
Q
Majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
A
August
4
Q
Emotionally hardened, unfeeling
A
Callous
5
Q
Secret, concealed; underhanded
A
Clandestine
6
Q
Remorse, regret
A
Compunction
7
Q
A large destructive fire
A
Conflagration
8
Q
In high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
A
Elated
9
Q
Not able to be erased or remove; memorable
A
Indelible
10
Q
Yielding to the wishes or demands of others
A
Indulgent
11
Q
Firmly established, long-standing; habitual
A
Inveterate
12
Q
Not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
A
Irrelevant
13
Q
Of or occuring in the night; under cover of darkness
A
Nocturnal
14
Q
A commonplace, stale, or trite remark
A
Platitude
15
Q
To subdue, put down forcibly
A
Quell
