Elite Article Vocab: Week 2 w/ Part of Speech

Terms in this set (56)

Verb. Find (something) out for certain; make sure of "The cause of the shooting has never been {Ascertained}"

Adjective. Having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm"one did so, the other remained standing, but bothe prayed {fervently}"

Adverb. With or in the thing mentioned "documents lodged {therewith}"

Noun. An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true "There was no {pretense} that the facts were otherwise than as here stated"

Verb. Satisfy (a desire or appetite) to the full

Verb. Make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely

Noun. Occupation or a position or dominant power or influence

Verb. The action of stopping someone from being angry; placation

Noun. A political leader who seeks support be appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational agreement

Verb. Think, speak, or write at length about (a particular subject, especially one that is a source of unhappiness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction)

Noun. A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject

Adjective. Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just

Adjective. Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Noun. A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Noun. Intense disgust

Adjective. Possessing or showing courage or determintaion

Verb. Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade

Noun. Immoral or wicked behavior

Noun. Excessive indulgence in sensual pelasures

Adjective. Unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless

Verb. Criticize unfairly; disparage

Adjective. (Of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing

Adjective. Generally given or giving; bountiful

Verb. Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely

Verb. (Of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source)

Verb. Restrict (something) within limits

Adjective. Indifferent or hostile to religion

Noun. A person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other then one's own

Verb. Make less severe, serious, or painful

Verb. Call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge

Noun. A priest or member of the clwrgy

Adjective. Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Noun. The theory or philosophy of law

Noun. Remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable form (a book or account)

Vern. Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context

Adjective. (Of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence

Adjective. Unqualified; absolute

Noun. Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture

Noun. A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective suface

Noun. A small, relatively unimportant offense of sin

Adjective. Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous

Adjective. Minor crime, especially that committed by young people

Noun. Hard, menial, or dull work

Saecula Saeculorum

Latin for "In a century of centuries", idiomatically used to express "forever and ever"

Verb. To cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

Noun. An officer of the peace, having police and minor judicial functions, usually in a small town, rural district, etc.

Noun. (In India) sir; master; a term of respect used, especially during the colonial period, when addressing or referring to a European

Noun. An unskilled laborer, especially in China or india

Noun. A toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.

Noun. Painfully difficult or burdensome work; toil

Verb. Limitation or restriction, especially as to amount

Verb. To make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate

Verb. To represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious

Noun. A low, contemptible person; a scoundrel

Noun. Any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance

Noun. A judicial process or order requiring a person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act

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