English 2 Vocab 1
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Mr. Healy English 2 honors Vocab Test #1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 void | an empty area or space |
| vengeance | the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life |
| implied | indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly |
| brandished | shake or waved in a threatening way |
| immutable | not subject or susceptible to change |
| dominion | supreme authority |
| gaping | wide open |
| carnal | of the crude appetites, pleasures and passions of the body |
| enmity | a state of deep-seated ill-will |
| immoderate | exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds; not within reasonable limits |
| continual | seemingly without interruption; continuing without interuption |
| prudence | the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason |
| contrivance | the act of devising something; particularly a mechanical device |
| secure | make certain of; confident, assured in position, opinion, or expectation; having no doubt |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement |
| mediator | a negotiator who acts as a link between parties |
| forbearance | a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges |
| righteousness | free from guilt or sin; adhering to moral principles |
| subserve | be helpful or useful; to promote the welfare or purposes of |
| waxing | the application of wax to a surface; usually for polishing, stiffening, or reducing friction |
| omnipotent | having unlimited power; all powerful |
| venomous | poisonous; marked by deep ill will; harsh or corrosive in tone |
| ascribed | acquired or assigned arbitrarily |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation; anger aroused by sin |
| arbitrary | Unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness; not fixed by the law |
| potentates | a ruler who is unconstrained by law |
| feeble | lacking in strength; inferior |
| despicable | worthy only of being despised and rejected |
| exerted | to put forth; usually strength |
| manifestation | a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature) |
| inconceivable | totally unlikely; impossible to comprehend; unimaginable |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing great misery and grief; showing sorrow or pain |
| indignation | a feeling of righteous anger; anger aroused by something evil or mean |
| doleful | filled with or evoking sadness; causing grief or affliction |
| raiment | clothing; garments; especially fine or decorative clothing |
| ineffable | defying expression or description; too sacred to be uttered; expressible |
| carcasses | DEAD BODIES OF ANIMALS |
| transgressed | to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin |
| quenched | allayed, subdued or overcome, Put out; extinguished |
| abhorring | to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate; to hate |
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