| Term | Definition |
|---|
| blasphemous | expressing or involving disrespect for god or other sacred things |
| allay | to calm/sooth a strong emotion |
| perdition | in some religions the state of everlasting punishment in hell |
| perfidious | guilty of deceit, evil, intending harm |
| prerogative | an exclusive privilege or right |
| inveterate | fixed in habit or practice |
| zenith | the high point or climax of something |
| auspicious | marked by lucky signs or good omens and therefore by the promise of success or happiness |
| malignant | full of hate and showing a desire to harm others |
| unmitigable | severe,serious |
| enmity | the extreme ill will or hatred that exists between enemies |
| importuned | demand with urgency or persistance |
| mettle | courage spirit or strength of character |
| gaberdine | a long loose coat made of coarse cloth worn by men |
| credulous | too easily convinced that something is true,gullible |
| injunction | command or order especially from somebody in a position of authority |
| sinew | strength power or resilience |
| precepts | commandments or directions given as a rule of action or conduct |
| jocund | cheerful and full of good humor |
| supplant | to take somebodys place or position by force |
| austere | imposing or suggesting physical hardship |
| abstemious | not indulging or involving with excess drinking or eating |
| gait | a way of walking running or moving along on foot |
| indignation | anger or annoyance because something or somebody seems unfair or unreasonable |
| infirmity | lack of strength or vitality |
| abjure | to give up a previously held belief especially when this is done formally |
| requite | to return in kind a kindness or hurt that somebody has done |
| gallant | courteous and thoughtful especially towards women |
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