Module 10 vocab Flashcards
What does ‘abate’ mean?
‘Abate’ means to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe the reduction of nuisances or obligations.
Define ‘addle’.
‘Addle’ means to confuse or make unclear.
Often used in the context of thoughts or ideas.
What is the meaning of ‘adieu’?
‘Adieu’ is a farewell or goodbye.
It is derived from French, literally meaning ‘to God’.
What does ‘amorous’ refer to?
‘Amorous’ refers to showing, expressing, or relating to love.
Typically associated with romantic feelings.
What is the role of ‘arbitrate’?
‘Arbitrate’ means to settle a dispute or argument between parties.
Involves a neutral third party making a decision.
What does it mean to ‘augment’ something?
‘Augment’ means to make something greater by adding to it.
Often used in contexts of enhancing or improving.
Define ‘braggart’.
‘Braggart’ is a person who boasts or brags excessively.
Often perceived negatively due to arrogance.
What does ‘carrion’ refer to?
‘Carrion’ refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals.
It is often associated with scavengers in nature.
What is a ‘conduit’?
‘Conduit’ is a means by which something is transmitted.
Can refer to physical pipes or metaphorical channels of communication.
What does ‘consort’ mean in relation to relationships?
‘Consort’ refers to a companion or partner, especially in a romantic context.
Historically used to denote a spouse of a monarch.
What does it mean to ‘cull’?
‘Cull’ means to select from a group, often for a specific purpose.
Commonly used in contexts like agriculture or wildlife management.
What is a ‘dirge’?
‘Dirge’ is a mournful song or piece of music, often played at funerals.
Reflects sorrow and lamentation.
Define ‘doleful’.
‘Doleful’ means expressing sorrow or mournfulness.
Often used to describe a person’s demeanor or expression.
What does it mean to ‘forswear’?
‘Forswear’ means to renounce or reject something under oath.
Can also imply a strong commitment to not do something.
What is meant by ‘garish’?
‘Garish’ means excessively bright and flashy, often in a tasteless way.
Typically used to describe clothing or decor.
Define ‘inexorable’.
‘Inexorable’ means impossible to stop or prevent.
Often used in contexts related to fate or time.
What does ‘knave’ refer to?
‘Knave’ refers to a dishonest or unscrupulous man.
Historically used to denote a male servant or a rogue.
What does ‘liege’ mean?
‘Liege’ refers to a feudal lord or sovereign.
Often associated with loyalty and allegiance.
What is a ‘partisan’?
‘Partisan’ refers to a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
Can also refer to guerrilla fighters in a military context.
Define ‘penury’.
‘Penury’ means extreme poverty or destitution.
Reflects a state of severe financial hardship.
What does ‘perjury’ mean?
‘Perjury’ refers to the act of lying under oath.
It is a serious criminal offense in legal contexts.
What is ‘perusal’?
‘Perusal’ means the action of reading or examining something carefully.
Often used in legal or academic contexts.
What does ‘rogue’ refer to?
‘Rogue’ refers to a dishonest or unprincipled person.
Can also refer to a playful or mischievous character.
Define ‘rote’.
‘Rote’ refers to mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned.
Often criticized for lack of understanding or comprehension.
