Vocabulary Set # 4

abhorrent

offensive to the mind; detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive

animosity

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

brevity

the attribute of being brief, fleeting, short, or concise

immutable

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

impediment

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress; any structure that makes progress difficult

indignation

a feeling of righteous anger; your anger at an unjust situation

indolence

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

interment

the ritual of placing a corpse in a grave

lament

(noun) a cry of sorrow and grief; a song or poem as a memorial to a dead person. (verb) to regret strongly; to express grief verbally

pensive

deeply or seriously thoughtful

placid

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; not easily irritated; calm

prudent

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgement

purport

(verb) to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; purpose or intend. (noun) the intended meaning of a communication; the pervading meaning or tenor

retribution

a justly deserved penalty; the act of correcting for your wrongdoing

satiate

to fill to satisfaction; to overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

squalid

foul and run-down and repulsive; morally degraded

sublime

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; worthy of adoration or reverence; inspiring awe

uncouth

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

venerable

profoundly honored, admired, respected, and impressive by reason of age

zeal

marked by active interest and enthusiasm