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Honors 12 - List 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absolution | act of freeing someone of a sin or criminal charge |
| apothecary | pharmacist; druggist |
| commission | authorization; act of giving authority to an individual |
| prevarication | evasion of truth |
| pallor | unnatural lack of color; paleness |
| prating | chatter |
| avouch | asserts positively; affirms |
| tarry | to delay or linger |
| garnished | decorated; trimmed |
| hoary | white or gray with age |
| sanguine | confident; cheerful |
| solicitous | showing care or concern |