English Vocab Final

harangue (v)

to lecture someone at length in an aggressive or critical manner

impudent (adj)

not showing due respect for another person

peevish (adj)

easily irritated, particularly by trivial things

commiserate (v)

to express or feel sympathy

reproach (v)

to express disapproval or disappointment

inert (adj)

unmoving

dazed (adj)

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

bleak (adj)

without hope

addle (v)

to make or become confused

scornful (adj)

full of scorn

gruesome (adj)

causing great horror

crucifix (n)

 a cross with the figure of Jesus crucified upon it

incinerate (v)

reduce to ashes

vile (adj)

morally reprehensible

bigotry (n)

intolerance and prejudice

piety (n)

righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout

expend (v)

use up or consume fully

feeble (adj)

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

precarious (adj)

not secure; beset with difficulties

abhor (v)

regard with disgust and hatred