HS british literature vocab quiz March 6

abominably

in a very bad or hateful way

resolution

a firm decision to do something

buffet

to strike repeatedly

clemency

mercy shown toward someone who could be punished

beguile

to charm or trick someone

contagion

the spread of disease from one person to another

annexment

the act of adding territory to a country

fetters

chains or restraints that limit freedom

compelled

forced to do something

bulwark

a strong defense or protection

diadem

a crown worn as a sign of royalty

chide

to scold or express disapproval

whet

to increase interest or desire

mandate

an official order or command

discord

disagreement or conflict

dismay

sudden worry or distress

garrisoned

stationed troops in a place for protection

exhort

to strongly encourage

imminent

about to happen very soon

conjectures

guesses based on incomplete evidence

superfluous

more than is needed

incensed

very angry

obscure

not clear or difficult to understand

remiss

careless about doing something you should do

abate

to reduce or lessen

abhorred

hated deeply

prate

to talk foolishly at length

faction

a small group within a larger group

aloof

emotionally distant