vocab 9 Flashcards
(10 cards)
martial
of or appropriate to war; warlike
exile
the state of being barred (banned) from one’s native country
eloquence
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
fickle
changing frequently, esp. as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection
spite
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
woe
great sorrow or distress
behoove
to be a duty or responsibility for someone to do something
presage
a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen
penury
extreme poverty; destitution; poor
conjure
make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic