Fate vs. Free Will Vocab

inert (adj)

physically or mentally inactive, dull or slow

degradation (n)

the act of degrading or lowering in status

furtively (adv)

doing something in a sneaky or stealthy manner

ostentatious (adj)

pretentious, showy, extravagant

pious (adj)

very religious, showing reverence to God

diverged (v)

To split and move away from a common point, to differ in opinion

admonition (n)

authoritative counsel or warning, a gentle reprimand

integrity (n)

soundness of moral character, honesty

unconscionable (adj)

unscrupulous, not right or reasonable, excessive

swooned (v)

fainted

castigate (v)

punish or rebuke severly

respite (n)

temporary delay interval of rest

tractably (adv)

easily led or controlled, obediently

melancholy (n or adj)

sadness, sober thoughtfulness

purportedly (adv)

supposedly

propitious (adj)

a good omen, favorable conditions

supplicant, supplication (n)

a humble request or prayer

fetters (n)

chains, bonds

usurp (v)

to seize a position of power illegally or by force

insidious (adj)

awaiting a chance to entrap, deceptive, treacherous, deadly