TARR Flashcards
(42 cards)
Abstraction
A generality ; an idea or thought from concrete reality
Expounding
Stating in detail; explaining
Edict
An official public proclamation or order issued by authority such as a governmental or military authority
Truncheon
Short thick club
Expulsion
Driving out, especially by force
Pillage
To loot; rob a property
Constraint
Restriction; especially feelings and behaviors
Hermetically
In an airtight way
Incite
To urge to act; to provoke
Unremittingly
Constantly, without interruption
Nocturnal
Of or happening during the night
Oblivion
State of being completely forgotten
Bestial
Like a beast, cruel and savage
Lucidity
Clearheadness; clarity; rational understanding
Harangued
Scolded, especially in a noisy and bullying way
Compulsory
Required; that which must be done
Wizened
Shriveled; dried up
Base
Ignoble; inferior
Sanctity
Holiness ; sacredness
Reprieve
A postponement of punishment; a temporary relief
Raucous
Loud and rough sounding; hoarse
Functionaries
People who perform certain expected duties
Benediction
Formal blessing; AC of calling upon god during a religious service
Implored
Begged; pleased sincerely