Unfamiliar words from 1200 (part 3)
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81 terms
Latin | English |
|---|---|
| idyll |  a written piece of work describing a peaceful rural scene |
| igneous | having the nature of fire; volcanic |
| ignoble | not noble; of ordinary/low character, aims |
| immaculate | perfectly clean, pure |
| impasse | a situation that has no solution or escape |
| imperturbable | calm, not easily exited |
| impiety | irreverence toward God |
| imprecate | to pray for evil, to invoke a curse |
| impromptu | w/o preparation |
| imputation | to charge |
| indelible | that which cannot be erased |
| indemnify | to compensate for damage or loss sustained |
| ineluctable | inevitable |
| intercede | to plead on behalf of another, mediate |
| jaded | worn-out |
| jester | a person employed to amuse |
| jettison | to throw overboard goods to reduce weight |
| jocund | happy, cheerful, gay |
| ken | understanding, knowledge; to recognize |
| kith | relatives and acquaintances |
| knavery | a dishonest act |
| lambaste | to scold or beat harshly |
| lambent | flickering |
| lascivious | indecent, immoral, involes lust |
| lecherous | impure in thought and act |
| lewd | lustful, wicked |
| liaison | connection, link |
| libertine | one who indulges in his desires w/o restraint |
| ligneous | having the composition of wood |
| livid | having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise |
| lustrous | bright, radiant, shining |
| luxuriant | to grow with energy and in great abundance |
| macerate | to soften by steeping in liquid |
| maculate | impure, spotted |
| mar | damage |
| menagerie | a collection of wild or unusual animals |
| meretricious | deceptive beauty |
| mesmerize | hypnotize |
| mimicry | imitation |
| minatory | threatening |
| mire | to get stuck in wet soggy ground |
| miscreant | evil person, villain |
| mite | very small amount of money |
| moot | subject to change; open for discussion/debate |
| mordant | cutting, sarcastic |
| motility | spontaneous motion |
| muse | to think or speak meditatively |
| nautical | relating to the sea |
| nexus | a connection |
| nostrum | a questionable remedy for difficulties |
| nugatory | trifling, futile |
| oaf | a clumsy, dumb person |
| obeisance | a gesture of respect or reverence |
| objurgate | to scold vehemently |
| obloquy | censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public |
| obtrude | to force one's idea upon another |
| odium | a hate |
| oligarchy | form of government in which a samll exclusive group holds power |
| opalescent | iridescent |
| opprobrious | abusive |
| ossify | to turn to bone, to harden |
| oust | drive out, eject |
| paean | a song of praise or triumph |
| pagan | polytheistic |
| palatial | large and ornate, like a palace |
| palindrome | a word or phrase which reads the same backwards and forwards |
| parapet | a wall for protection |
| paraphernalia | equipment; accessories |
| parse | to separate into parts and describe the function of each |
| pavilion | a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits |
| peremptory | leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal |
| perjury | the practice of lying |
| perquisite | extra payment, tip |
| pied | colored, blotched together |
| pinioned | bound fast |
| pique | resentment at being slighted, to provoke |
| plaintive | being mournful or sad |
| platonic | idealistic or impractical; not amorous |
| pommel | a knob, as on the hilt of a sword; infront of saddle |
| prate | to talk foolishly, chatter |
| prefatory | coming before |
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