English 9 Halloran Vocabulary 31-50

quiz 11/22/2022

anathema

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

malignant

malevolent; very virulent or infectious

reparation

the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged

reavers

plunderers or pillagers

affliction

something that causes pain or suffering

riven

split or torn apart violently

spurred

urge (a horse) forward by digging one's spurs into its sides; to give an incentive or encouragement

respite

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

gumption

shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

resolute

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

stalwart

loyal, reliable, and hardworking

undaunted

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

atrocity

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

spurned

rejected with disdain or contempt

quailed

felt or showed fear or apprehension

sinews

pieces of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament

unremitting

never relaxing or slackening; incessant

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

splayed

(especially of limbs or fingers) spread out and apart

coffer

a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables