Night Vocab Flashcards
Expound- verb
To set forth or state in detail; to explain
Abstraction- noun
A generality; an idea or thought seperated from concrete reality.
Appease- verb
To bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; to pacify, sooth.
Unremitting- adj
Constant; without interruption
Benediction- noun
An utterance of good wishes; a formal blessing; act of calling upon God during a religious service.
Countenance- noun
Appearance, especially the look or expression of the face.
Reprieve
Verb- to delay the impending punishment or sentence; to relieve temporarily from any evil
Noun- a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death
Base- adj
Morally low; without estimate personal qualities; dishonorable; mean spirited; selfish; cowardly
Harangue - verb
To scold or give a long or intense verbal attack.
Derision- noun
Scorn, ridicule, mockery and/or the object of.
Lucidity- noun
Clear-headed ness, clarity, rational understanding
Compulsory- adj
Required; mandatory; obligatory
Edict- noun
A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority; any authors rife proclamation or command.
Blandishments- noun
Flattering remarks that are meant to be persuasive
