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Douglass Vocabulary2
Frederick Douglass narrative vocabulary second part
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consummate | Conclude or achieve something |
| Abhor | To disapprove of or reject something very strongly |
| Shun | Deliberately avoid somebody |
| Odium | Hatred or intense dislike for somebody or something |
| Fetter | Restraint |
| Vindicate | Show somebody to be blameless; uphold something |
| Impertinent | Showing a bold or rude lack of respect, especially to a superior |
| Infernal | So extreme, wick, cruel as to be worthy of hell |
| Humane | Showing the better aspects of the human character, especially kindness and compassion |
| Gall | Disrespectful boldness |
| Writhe | To twist or squirm, especially as a result of severe pain |
| Scourge | Something causing misery or death |
| Evince | To indicate something by action or implication |
| Infidel | Someone who does not believe in a major religion |
| Imprudent | Showing no care or judgement |
| Append | To add extra information |
| Blasphemy | Disrespect for God or sacred things |
| Maxim | A short saying that has some proven truth to it |
| Caricature | A comic exaggeration of someone or something |
| Privation | Lacking basic life necessities (food, housing, etc) |