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Vocab.
Vocabulary 11-15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crypt | hidden |
| path | feeling |
| plus | more |
| sed | sit |
| contra | against |
| lent | full of |
| epist | knowledge |
| in | not |
| nomy | law |
| err | wander |
| rid | laugh |
| ten | hold |
| prob | test |
| ment | mind |
| plat | flat |
| scen | stage |
| quis | ask |
| muta | change |
| ex | out |
| ap | away |
| sacro | holy |
| simul | false |
| sanct | holy |
| matr | mother |
| tempor | time |
| cryptic | having a hidden or mysterious meaning |
| antipathy | feeling of intense dislike or hatred |
| surplus | a quantity that is more than is needed |
| sedate | calm, quiet, or composed |
| contraband | prohibited or illegal items |
| fraudulent | deceitful; deliberately using trickery to achieve something |
| epistle | a long, instructive letter |
| indiscreet | lacking good judgement; rude; offensive |
| autonomy | independence or freedom of will |
| errant | deviating from the regular or proper course |
| deride | to mock or laugh at in contempt |
| tenable | capable of being held, maintained, or defended; against dispute |
| reprobate | adj.-- without morals; noun-- a person without morals |
| demented | insane; mentally ill |
| platitude | a flat or dull remark; a cliche |
| transcend | to go beyond; exceed |
| inquisition | harsh, difficult, and prolonged questioning |
| mutable | constantly changing; fickle |
| exalted | raised or elevated |
| appease | to satisfy or relieve |
| sacrilege | the violation of anything held to be scared |
| dissemble | to give a false or misleading appearance; conceal the truth |
| sanctimonious | showing religious devotion or piety that is usually false |
| matronly | having the qualities of a dignified, strong, mature woman |
| extemporaneous | done without advanced preparation; off-the-cut |