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Chapter 16-17
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Contortion | a twisted or bent condition, state, or form. |
| Glut | supply or fill to excess. |
| Vengeance | punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. |
| Denounce | publicly declare to be wrong or evil. |
| defect | a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack. |
| Shun | persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution. |
| Insurmountable | too great to be overcome. |
| Groveling | acting obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness or favor. |