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English Vocab #1
Puritan Authors
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Piteous | (adj) - Evoking for deserving pity |
| Succorless | (adj) - Without assistance; helpless |
| Bridegroom | (n) - A man who is getting married or just got married |
| Pelf | (n) - Money, especially when gained in an dishonest or dishonorable way |
| Bereft | [adj] - Deprived or robbed of (something) |
| Provoked | (adj) - Angered or Enraged; Stirred up or aroused |
| Appease | (v) - To bring to a state of peace, ease, or contentment; to pacify or soothe |
| Constitution | (n) - The physical makeup of an individual, especially with respect it the health, strength, and appearance of the body |
| Contrivance | [n] - Something (as a scheme or mechanical device) produced with skill or cleverness |
| Inconceivable | (adj) - Impossible to imagine or believe |
| Omnipotent | (adj) - Almighty or infinite in power, as God |
| Abhors | (v) - To regard with extreme disgust or repugnance |
| Abominable | (adj) - Very bad or unpleasant |
| Ascribed | [v] - To say or think (something) is caused by, comes from, or associated is with (something or someone) |
| Induce | (v) - To persuade someone to do something |