Vocab Unit 12

Abjure

Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Conjure

Make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic.

Perjury

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

Adjure

Urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.

Jury

A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

Clandestine

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Clandestinely

In a secretive and illicit way.

Clandestinity

The state of being clandestine or secret.

Clandestineness

The quality of being clandestine.

Compunction

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Punctuate

Occur at intervals throughout (a continuing event or a place).

Punctual

Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.

Puncture

Make a puncture in (something).

Punctilious

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Indelible

(Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.

Delete

Remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it or marking it with a delete sign.

Indelibly

In a way that cannot be removed or forgotten.

Deleterious

Causing harm or damage.

Deletion

The action or process of deleting something.

Conflagration

An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Flagrant

(Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

Inflame

Provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone.

Flammable

Easily set on fire.

Inveterate

Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

Veteran

A person who has had long experience in a particular field.

Veterinary

Relating to the diseases, injuries, and treatment of animals.

Veteranize

To make experienced.

Veterancy

The state or condition of being a veteran.

Malicious

Having or showing a desire to cause harm, pain, or distress to others.

Malcontent

A person who is dissatisfied or unhappy with the current situation or authority.

Malady

A disease or illness, often one that is serious or chronic.

Malign

To speak about someone in a harmful or critical manner; to slander or defame.

Malinger

To pretend to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty.