Honors English 2 Vocab

Fetter

n.) a chain or shackle for the feet, something that confines/restricts

Inquisitiveness

adj.) inclined to ask questions, given to examination/investigation, inordinately/improperly curious about the affairs of others

Expiation

n.) The means by which atonement or reparation is made

Malice

n.) Desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep seated meanness

Seldom

adv.) only a few occasions, rairly, infrequently, not often

Obstinate

adj.) firmly or stubbornly adhering to ones purpose, opinion, etc

Irksome

adj.) annoying, irritation, exasperating, tiresome

Irrevocable

adj.) not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable

Tenacity

n.) holding fast; persistence. 2) the quality of retaining something 3) the quality or property of holding together firmly

Mitigate

tran v.) to lessen the force or or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; to moderate to make less severe