Quizlet Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 12

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  1. Aftermath: a consequence or result, often a negative one.
  2. Aphorism: A short statement of truth or principle; an adage.
  3. catharsis: a releasing of the emtions; often though the arts; that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension
  4. cohort: a group that is moving or working together (2) one who assits another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice
  5. culpable: deserving blame or censure
  6. diabolical: devilish; wicked or evil
  7. enormity: the state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous
  8. gibe: To utter taunting, sarcastic words; A taunting, scornful remark.
  9. innocuous: harmless; unlikely to offend
  10. necessitate: to require; to make necessary
  11. odyssey: a long, adventurous journey
  12. partisan: 1. A strong supporter or advocate. 2. An armed' fighter opposed to an occupying army. 3. Strongly biased in favor of a particular party, cause, or position.
  13. posterity: a person's decendants; future generations
  14. premeditated: fully planned beforehand; deliberate
  15. scurrilous: vulgar; coarsely abusive