2nd Semester Vocab

Renounce

Verb. To give up something formally

Inconsolable

Adj. extremely sad and not able to be comforted

Squander

Verb. To spend foolishly; waste

Respite

Noun. A period of rest or relief

Vindicated

Verb. Cleared of accusation, blame, suspicion or doubt

Dole

Verb. To distribute; to give out sparingly

Obstinate

Adj. stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or choose a course of action; unyielding

Ignominious

Adj. deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Blithely

Adverb; in a carefree manner; merrily, happily

Privy

Adj. sharing in knowledge of something private or secret

Gamboled

Verb. Run or jump about playfully; to skip about

Conciliatiory

Adj. intended or likely to pacify; tending to soothe or reconcile

Lamentation

Noun. Expression regret or sorrow; weeping

Superannuated

Adj. absolute though age or new developments; outdated

Wafted

Verb. Floated gently through the air

Insoluble

Adjective. Impossible to solve or fix; unable to be dissolved

Machination

Noun. An evil design or plan; plot or scheme

Ensconce

Verb. To settle comfortable and firmly into position; to put or hide in a safe space