Corresponds or happens at the same time

Humility, submission, respect (usually to another)

Everyday speech; the language spoken by the common people of a region

Unclear; non-specific; open to interpretation

Controversial; likely to spark an argument; (of a person) likely to argue

Opinion, idea, or belief deeply contrary to what is generally accepted (especially common in matters of religion)

(1) allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, especially one that is generally disapproved of; (2) specifically in relation to the Roman Catholic Church in the late Middle Ages: the granting of absolution of sins by the Pope (head of church).

The rhythmic structure of poetry; the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in lines of poetry

Poetic meter in which one line of poetry is made up of five (penta-) repeating sets of this syllabic pattern: unstressed, stressed.

Especially in literature, media, theatre, e.g., something that does not fit in the established time period.

Especially in a religious context, a subdivision that is separate from the larger religious group that has, to some extent, diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc.

Very old; often no longer in use or considered common practice.

Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something OR formally decline

Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Very weak or slight; not strong or secure.

Lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.

a wooden device used to attach two animals to a cart or wagon they are pulling

Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. May also refer to the element, planet, or Greek god (from whom the term is derived).

Something existing but not yet developed or observable; hidden or concealed, especially of a talent or nature.

Providing rationale or proof of authenticity; to prove an object, idea, or action as deserving of respect; especially in regard to monarchy, the attempt to validate a monarch’s power, role, or placement on the throne.

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Q3 HIME Words

Term	Definition
Solicitious	Showing interest or concern
Inconsequential	Not important; not significant
Coincide	Corresponds or happens at the same time
Deference	Humility, submission, respect (usually to another)
Vernacular	Everyday speech; the language spoken by the common people of a region
Ambiguous	Unclear; non-specific; open to interpretation
Contentious	Controversial; likely to spark an argument; (of a person) likely to argue
Heresy	Opinion, idea, or belief deeply contrary to what is generally accepted (especially common in matters of religion)
Indulgence	(1) allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, especially one that is generally disapproved of; (2) specifically in relation to the Roman Catholic Church in the late Middle Ages: the granting of absolution of sins by the Pope (head of church).
Meter	The rhythmic structure of poetry; the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in lines of poetry
Iambic Pentameter	Poetic meter in which one line of poetry is made up of five (penta-) repeating sets of this syllabic pattern: unstressed, stressed.
Anachronism	Especially in literature, media, theatre, e.g., something that does not fit in the established time period.
Sect	Especially in a religious context, a subdivision that is separate from the larger religious group that has, to some extent, diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc.
Archaic	Very old; often no longer in use or considered common practice.
Stark	Severe, intense, bare
Abstain	Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something OR formally decline
Exacerbate	Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Execrable	Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Nonchalant	Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
Tenuous	Very weak or slight; not strong or secure.
Trite	Lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.
Yoke	a wooden device used to attach two animals to a cart or wagon they are pulling
Asceticism	Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Mercurial	Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. May also refer to the element, planet, or Greek god (from whom the term is derived).
Latent	Something existing but not yet developed or observable; hidden or concealed, especially of a talent or nature.
Legitimize	Providing rationale or proof of authenticity; to prove an object, idea, or action as deserving of respect; especially in regard to monarchy, the attempt to validate a monarch’s power, role, or placement on the throne.

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