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English Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| civil | polite without being friendly |
| unrequited | not returned |
| profane | to treat with great disrespect |
| pernicious | very harmful |
| augment | to enlarge |
| shun | to avoid purposely |
| covert | not openly done |
| transgression | the act of passing beyond a limit |
| posterity | the line of individuals descended from one ancestor |
| jest | to joke |
| impetuous | impulsive, rash |
| judicious | having judgement |
| garish | too bright |
| chide | to express dissaproval |
| kindred | alike in nature |
| idolatry | very great devotion to something |
| invocation | to ask for help |
| repose | resting after effort |
| dissembler | one who hides true feelings |
| jocund | merry |
| puling | whiny |
| agile | to move quickly |
| discord | lack of agreement |
| felon | a criminal |
| beguile | to deceive |
| intercession | making a reconciliation |