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Eng. 3A Ch. 4 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| avenge (v) | to get even for an injury caused to another; retaliate |
| eclipse (n) (v) | 1. (n) the blocking of light from one body in space by another, as when the moon eclipses the sun 2. (v) to obscure |
| fume (v) | to express annoyance or irritation; fret |
| immensity (n) | the quality of being unusually large; vastness |
| plague (n) | a disease or disaster affecting a large group; a curse |
| recede (v) | to move back to a lesser or lower point; subside |
| rectify (v) | to remedy a situation; correct |
| reparation (n) | a payment or award for damages inflicted; restitution |
| sullen (adj) | silently angry or cross; grouchy |
| tainted (adj) | corrupted or decayed; spoiled |