ENGLISH HON EXAM

antiquity

the quality of being ancient; ancient times

rudimentary

basic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development

practicable

capable of being done; feasible

plumb

to examine deeply; determine the depth

venerate

to respect deeply

paraphernalia

personal belongings; equipment associated with a particular activity

consecrated

sacred; made holy

ingenious

clever; resourceful

repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

remunerated

to pay or reward

embody

to give a tangible or visible form to an idea or quality

incapacitated

deprived of strength or power; unable to function normally.

contemporaties

people or things that exist or occur at the same time

orator

a skilled public speaker who is able to effectively communicate ideas and persuade an audience.

detractors

people who criticize or speak ill of someone or something

mugnaminity

the quality of being generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

cleaved

to split or sever something, often used in reference to cutting or dividing.

dogma

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

dogma

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

despotic

relating to a ruler with absolute power, often exercising it in a cruel or oppressive way.

impovrished

having little or no money, resources, or means of support; poor.

traumatic

causing emotional or psychological distress, often due to a distressing event.

disseminate

to spread or distribute information widely.

affront

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

encumbered

burdened or weighed down, often restricting movement or progress.