Vocab Unit 1 - English 11H

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Adherent
(n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to
Alacrity
n. cheerful readiness ; eagerness
Antiquity
n. the ancient past; the quaility of being ancient
Assiduity
n. Diligence; displaying consistent effort & attention
August
adj. inspiring respect due to old age and great accomplishment
Austere
adj. strict or stern in appearance or behavior
Burgher
n. a citizen or member of a communtiy
Conciliate
v. to overcome distrust/hostility of someone; to win over someone
Fain
adj. pleased and willing; eager
Impunity
n. exemption from punishment ; freedom from harmful consequences
Junton. a small group or comitee of people who make decisionsObsequiousadj. subservient; obedient, attentivePatriarchn. a male leaderPopulous(n.) the population of a specific area (adj.) heavily populatedRubicandadj. red, reddish; ruddySage(n.) a wise person (adj.) to be wise or intelligentScrupulousadj. percise or exactTermagant(adj.) nagging, over-bearing (n.) a bossy womanViragon. a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered womanVisagen. a face or a facial expression; appearance