Vocab 3/17 Week

ELA honors 10

Virtue

behavior showing high moral standards

vengeance

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

treacherous

guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

Perfidious

deceitful or untrustworthy eg Antonio’s behavior towards his brother, Prospero

Heir

A person legally entitled to the property or rank of a person upon their death

Valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination

merciful

showing or exercising mercy (compassion; forgiveness)

penitent

feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong; (N) person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and seeks forgiveness from God

Valor

great courage in the face of danger

Incite

encourage or stir up unlawful behavior