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WList16
word list #16 words and definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to subside; to reduce | abate |
| bitter; sour; severe | acerbic |
| stronghold; fortress; fortified place | bastion |
| purification that brings emotional relief or renewal | catharsis |
| to interpret | construe |
| to enlighten; to instruct, especially in moral or religious matters | edify |
| like an island; isolated | insular |
| a natural preference for something | predilection |
| worthy of blame or censure | reprehensible |
| unintentional; ignorant; not aware | unwitting |