Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass

Allude

To indirectly refer to something

ascertain

to find out for sure

deliverance

being rescued or freed

pathos

an emotion that makes you feel pity or sadness

Eloquence

fluent, persuasive speaking or writing

manifest

clear and obvious

Succor

help in a time of need

impetus

a force or drive that makes something happen

Vocation

a calling of a person’s career

anomalous

unusual, abnormal

diffidence

shyness or lack of confidence

auspices

Protection, supports or guidance

sanguine

hopefully, optimistic

specious

seemingly true, but actually false or misleading

peruse 

to read carefully

Abettor

someone who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing

execrable

extremely bad, awful

flinty

very hard unyielding, stubborn

destitute

very poor, lacking basic needs

libel

false written statement that harms someone’s reputation

Diabolical

wicked, cruel, or devilish 

salutary

producing good effects, beneficial

pernicious

harmful in a subtle or gradual way

asylum

safe place or protection

impertinent

rude, disrespectful

odious

extremely unpleasant, hateful

Evince

to show or make clear

blasphemy 

disrespect toward something sacred

providence

divine guidance or care (god’s will)

jargon

special words used by a certain group/profession

Ineffable

Too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Obdurate

stubborn, refusing to change