Vocabulary List 2

Dismay

to cause (someone) to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset.

Verbiage

speech or writing that contains too many words or that uses words that are more difficult than necessary.

Suffuse

to spread over or fill.

Infinite

________- having no limits.

Cowardice

fear that makes you unable to do what is right or expected: lack of courage.

Toil

laborious effort.

Retaliation

to do something bad to someone who has hurt you or treated you badly

Advantageous

helpful or favorable

Mediocre

of moderate or low quality

Infinite

having no limits

Patronage

support that is given to a business, library, etc., by buying its goods or using ties services

Bewilder

to confuse very much

Receptacle

a container that is used to hold something

Cadence

a regular beat or rhythm

Sieve

a kitchen tool that has many small holes and that is used to separate smaller particles from larger ones

Filigree

decoration that consists of delicate and complicated designs made of fine gold or silver wire

Insidious

causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed

Tyranny

cruel and unfair treatment by people with over others

Mobilize

to come together for action

Treason

the betrayal of a trust

Manifest

able to be seen: clearly shown or visible