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Final Words
Vocab words for final exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antagonism | hostility(n.) |
| avarice | greed for money(n.) |
| beguile | charm or delight(v.) |
| brooding | pondering in a troubled or mournful way(adj.) |
| contrition | regret(n.) |
| copious | abundant; plentiful(adj.) |
| degenerate | morally corrupt(adj.) |
| deliberation | careful consideration(n.) |
| despotic | harsh; cruel; unjust(adj.) |
| diligence | constant careful effort; perseverance(n.) |
| elusive | hard to grasp(adj.) |
| entreated | begged(v.) |
| fortuitious | fortunate(adj.) |
| ineffable | inexpressible(adj.) |
| insidious | dishonest(adj.) |
| magnanimity | ability to rise above pettiness or meanness(n.) |
| mollified | calm; soothed(v.) |
| mundane | commonplace; ordinary(adj.) |
| omnipontent | all powerful(adj.) |
| palpable | able to be felt or touched(adj.) |
| perfidy | betrayal of trust(n.) |
| placid | calm(adj.) |
| posterity | succeeding generations(n.) |
| refulgent | radiant; beautiful(n.) |
| repose | state of being at rest(n.) |
| repugnant | offensive; disagreeable(adj.) |
| salient | standing of from the rest(adj.) |
| sublime | noble and inspiring(adj.) |
| timorous | full of fear(adj.) |
| vigilant | alert to danger(adj.) |