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WList19
word list #19 words and definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to step down from a position of power or responsibility | abdicate |
| to give birth to; to create; to lead to; to cause | beget |
| rhythm; the rise and fall of sounds | cadence |
| extremely bad; flagrant | egregious |
| composure; calm | equanimity |
| great warmth or earnestness; ardor;zeal | fervor |
| exaggeratedly mournful | lugubrious |
| to enroll, especially at a college | matriculate |
| sticking out; conspicuous; leaping | salient |
| strict; careful; hesitant for ethical reasons | scrupulous |