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Currents Ch. 4 Vocab
Ch. 4 Vocabulary Terms/Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABSTRACTED (Adjective) | removed; distracted |
| AUSTERITY (Noun) | lack of luxury; simplicity; sternness |
| FORTUITOUS (Adjective) | happening in an unplanned but positive way; fortunate |
| IMPECCABLE (Adjective) | in line with the highest standards; faultless |
| IMPLORE (Verb) | to ask desperately or earnestly of someone to take an action; beseech |
| NUPTIAL (Adjective) NUPTIAL (Noun) | 1. relating to a marriage or wedding 2. a wedding or marriage (usually plural) |
| RECALCITRANT (Adjective) | stubborn and uncontrollable; problematic |
| REQUISITE (Adjective) REQUISITE (Noun) | 1. required and essential; indispensable 2. something that is essential or required |
| RIGOROUS (Adjective) | unyieldingly strict; rigid |
| SUMMON (Verb) | to call up or muster; to gather |