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ELA vocab
| Term | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Impertinent | not showing proper respect |
| Odiousness | being extremely offensive |
| Deference | humble respect |
| Diligent | careful hard work |
| Ineffable | to great or extreme to describe in words |
| Supposition | An uncertain belief or guess |
| Ascertain | Find out, discover |
| Sundered | Split apart |
| Obdurate | Stubborn |
| Immutable | Unchangeable |
| Abhorrence | Hatrid |
| Vestige | Remainder, fragment of whats left |
| Odium | Widespread hatred |
| Emaciated | Thin or weak |
| Chattel | A personal possession |
| Divest | Deprive someone of rights |
| Unabated | Without reduction in strength |
| Degraded | Disrespected |
| Dissipation | A wasteful, self indulgent lifestyle |
| Noisome | An offensive smell |
| Conspicuous | Clearly visible |
| Depravity | Morally corrupt, wicked |
| Pretensions | Claim, assertion |
| Pernicious | A subtle harmful affect |
| Forte | Strength |
| Verily | Truly, certainly |
| Stupor | The state of near unconciousness |
| Staid | Respectful, quiet, calm |
| Impudence | Rude and disrespectful |
| Presumptuous | Overconfident |
| Imprudent | Boldly rude and disrespectful- uncaring |
| Ardent | Enthusiastic or passionate |
| Perdition | Enternal punishment |
| Annihilate | Destroy utterly |
| Suppress | Put an end to |
| Commensurate | Equal, corresponding |
| Conjecture | Guess, assumption |
| Dilapidated | Broken down |