Vocabulary 13 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Bastard (noun) :
an illegitimate child
Hither (adv):
to this place
Extentuate (v):
to lessen the the seriousness by making partial excuses
Counterpoise (n):
A state of balance
Chaste (adj):
innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
Epitaph (n):
an inscription in memory of a dead person
Epithet (n):
a word or phrase that expresses a quality held to be characteristics of a person or thing.
Epigram (n):
A brief witty saying
Nuptial (adj):
of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
Ostentation (n):
showy or excessive display
Wherefore (adv):
for what reason or purpose
Constable (n):
a public officer responsible for keeping the peace
Cudgel (n):
short, heavy club
Malefactor (n):
one guilty of a crime or offense
Dissemble (v):
to hide under or put on a false appearance
Dote (v):
show excessive or foolish affection or fondness
Arrant (adj):
being utterly or notoriously such
Milksop (n):
a timid unmanly man or boy
Mettle (n)
vigor and strength of spirit
Rancor (n):
intense hatred or spite
Rheum (n):
a watery discharge from the mucous membranes especially of the eyes or nose
Giddy (adj):
lightheartedly silly
Enigma (n):
something hard to understand or explain
