Vocab S1 Flashcards
(49 cards)
Brazen
bold and without shame
Compunction
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad
Din
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Edict
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Indiscretion
behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment
Perquisites
a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one’s position
Sepulcher
a tomb
Suppliant
a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
Timult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people
Marauding
going about in search of things to steal or people to attack
Akimbo
with hands on the hips and elbow turned outward
Admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly
Lassitude
a state of physical or mental weariness, lack of energy
Licentious
promiscuous, disregarding accepted rules and conventions, especially in grammar or literary style
Muse
a person who is a space of inspiration, say to oneself in a thoughtful manner
Pecuniary
of, relating to, or consisting of money
Plight
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
Presumptuous
failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
Subversive
seeking or intended to subvert an established system of institution
Vacous
having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless; large and empty
Advocation
a hobby
Callous
being insensitive or even cruel to others
Capricious
being quick to change one’s mind or behavior
Disparity
a great difference
