HL1 week 17 vocab

excruciating

extremely painful or intense

contemptuous

showing dislike or disrespect for something

condiment

substance to add flavor, complimentary

impassive

expressionless, showing no emotion or feelings

reprisal

act of revenge or retaliation, in response to injury

Gauntlet

a severe challenge or trial, or protective glove

Fervent

passionate; having or display intense enthusiasm

dissociate

to separate or disconnect (mentally or physically)

irrelevant

insignificant

knoll

small rounded hill, gently sloping

Motif

a recurring theme, idea or pattern in the arts

pompous

displaying excessive self-importance or arrogance

ramification

consequence or result of an action or decision, especially accidental

wrangle

to argue or dispute in a prolonged way