Abeka 12th Grade Vocabulary Unit 6

coerce

to force someone to comply or obey, as by pressure, threats, or intimidation; to effect by force

corroborate

to strengthen or confirm by agreeing statements or new evidence

discomfit

1. to cause uneasiness, embarrassment, or confusion
2. to thwart the plans or purposes of

recumbent

reclining; lying down; resting

remonstrance

the act of objecting or protesting

renunciation

the act of formally or voluntarily giving up a claim or title

replete

abundantly supplied; well-filled

reprehensible

deserving of blame, rebuke, or censure

reprisal

forcible seizure in retaliation for injuries received; injury done in return for injury received

respite

an interval of relief or rest; a delay of punishment

reticence

inclination to be silent

retribution

punishment for offenses; compensation

to force someone to comply or obey, as by pressure, threats, or intimidation; to effect by force

coerce

to strengthen or confirm by agreeing statements or new evidence

corroborate

1. to cause uneasiness, embarrassment, or confusion
2. to thwart the plans or purposes of

discomfit

reclining; lying down; resting

recumbent

the act of objecting or protesting

remonstrance

the act of formally or voluntarily giving up a claim or title

renunciation

abundantly supplied; well-filled

replete

deserving of blame, rebuke, or censure

reprehensible

forcible seizure in retaliation for injuries received; injury done in return for injury received

reprisal

an interval of relief or rest; a delay of punishment

respite

inclination to be silent

reticence

punishment for offenses; compensation

retribution