The 57 Bus Vocab 4

Deprive

to take something away from someone or prevent someone from having something

Egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

ornate

elaborately decorated; flashy or showy

salvage

to rescue or save something from loss or destruction

punitive

intended as punishment; inflicting or intended as punishment

lenience

the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; leniency

confer

to grant or bestow a title, degree, benefit, or right; to discuss something with others

listless

lacking energy or enthusiasm; indifferent

plea

a request made in an urgent and emotional manner; an appeal

cusp

a point of transition between two different states; a border or edge

abruptly

suddenly and unexpectedly; in a way that is sudden and unexpected

sadistic

deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

meager

lacking in quantity or quality; scanty

sardonic

grimly mocking or cynical; sarcastically humorous