ERWC vocab week 2

Haggard

1.  (adj): looking exhausted or unwell, especially from fatigue, worrying, or suffering

Penance

1.  (noun) punishment (usually voluntary) as a repayment for having done something wrong 

Plethora

1. (noun) a large or excessive amount (of something)

Pittance

(noun): a very small and inadequate amount of money

Precedent

(noun): an earlier event or action that is considered an example or guide for similar circumstances in the future

Archetype

1.  (noun): the original pattern or model from which things of the same kind are based or copied

Indignantly

 (adverb): in a manner indicating anger, of something unfair, insulting, or offensive

Cunning

1.  (adj or noun): skill in achieving one’s goals, using in a sly manner using deception

Foible

1.  (noun): a minor weakness or character flaw

Pious

(adj): showing high religious or moral standards, but in a hypocritical way

Shroud

(verb or noun): to cover so as to conceal from view OR something that covers to conceal from view

Reticent

(adj): reluctant to share (thoughts, words)

Misogynist

(noun): a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women

Dissent

(verb or noun): to hold or express opinions that are differing from the majority

Lobby

1.  (verb): to try to influence (a politician, public official, voters) on an issue