ELA VOCAB ACT ONE

mutiny

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

piteous

adj. deserving or arousing pity (the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others)

strife

n. angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

valiant

adj. possessing or showing courage or determination.

Pernicious

adj. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way ("the pernicious effects of air pollution")

augument

v. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Portentous

adj. giving a sign or warning that something, especially something bad or serious, is going to happen; ominous.

 Tyrannous

adj. unjustly cruel, harsh, or oppressive; acting like a tyrant

gall

n.  bile — a bitter, poisonous fluid produced by the liver (Gall also means “bitterness or deep resentment”

Doctrine

• A set of beliefs, principles, or teachings, especially in a religion, philosophy, or political system. Example: The church follows a strict doctrine about charity and morality.

• A principle or position that is taught or advocated, often by an authority. Example: The doctrine of nonviolence guided the civil rights movement.

• Essentially, a doctrine is an officially accepted idea or body of ideas that people are expected to follow or learn.

Devout

adj. deeply religious or showing strong dedication to a faith OR showing sincere dedication or earnestness toward a cause, belief, or person (not necessarily religious).

Heretic

n. someone who challenges widely accepted beliefs or doctrines in any field.

Obscure

v. to keep from being seen; conceal

Revel

n. lively and noisy enjoyment, especially with drinking and dancing; v. to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

Vile

adj. extremely unpleasant; morally bad; wicked

Untimely

adj. at a time that is unsuitable or premature

Disparagement

n. the representation of someone or something as being of little worth; disrespectful criticism or belittlement.

Profane

v. to treat (something sacred) with irreverence (a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously) or disrespect.

Prodigious

• 1). adj. remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree (The writer produced a prodigious amount of work, publishing five novels in one year. A prodigious storm swept through the city, leaving behind massive flooding.)

• 2). adj. Unnatural, abnormal, strange, ominous (The prodigious rumbling beneath the earth made the villagers fear an earthquake.)