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Week 4 Day 5 Vocab

Week 4 Day 5 Vocabulary Words

TermDefinition
Accord a feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement
Affirm to declare positively
Bequeath 1. to pass on to others 2. to leave to another in one’s will
Citadel a fortress on a hill; a stronghold
Confer 1. To grant or bestow 2. to consult
Coup 1. A successful action that brings about a striking change 2. The overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political power
Dignitary a person who holds a high rank or position of honor
Embroil to involve in an argument or conflict
Epoch an extended period of time marked by a series of related events
Impeccable free from fault or flaw; perfect
Institute 1. to establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin 2. an organization set up to promote education or a particular cause
Patriarch The male founder or ruler of a family or tribe
Rapport a feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people
Renounce to give up a right to, abandon; reject
Rhetoric 1. The art of using language skillfully 2. exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth
Aperture An opening or hole
Cache 1. A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables 2. Anything hidden or stored in such a place
Combustible Capable of catching fire or burning
Delegate 1. A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative 2. To assign or entrust to another
Inclement 1. Stormy 2. Harsh; not merciful
Indelible Not able to be erased; permanent
Malady A sickness or unhealthy condition
Memoir An account based on the author’s personal experiences
Paramount Most important; chief
Rectify To correct or adjust
Requisite Required; necessary
Squeamish Easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach
Tract 1. An area of land or water 2. A system of organs in the body that performs some function together 3. A pamphlet, often expressing religious or political ideas, that seeks to persuade
Tribulation Great trouble or suffering
Vignette A short sketch that provides a clear picture
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