Vocab Unit 2

Irreverent (Adj)

1. Disrespectful of someone or something that is usually treated very seriously.

Reverential (Adj):

1. Characterized by a feeling of deep respect or awe

Temporize (Verb):

1. To be indecisive or evasive to delay action; to put something off; to delay in order to buy time

Rectify(Verb)

Put right; correct

Rectitude (Noun):

1. morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.

Epitome

a person/thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type, archetype.

Incarnate (Adj):

1. embodied or represented (a deity or spirit) in human form.

Augment (Verb):

1. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Retribution (Noun)

1. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Belligerence (Noun):

1. aggressive or warlike behavior.

Abjure (Verb):

1.  To reject formally, to resist the temptation of

Compel (Verb)

1. To force, especially into a course of action

Specter (Noun)

1. A terrifying ghost or phantom OR A looming threat

Imperturbable (Adj)

1. Incapable of being upset or disturbed. 

Tenable (Adj)

1. Capable of being defended, as against an attack or a dispute.