Unit 1: Puritanism - English Vocab

Desolate

(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

Haughty

Arrogance; blatantly proud-showing attitude of superiority

Abhor

To regard with disgust or hatred

Abominable

disgusting; hateful

Appease

Pacify; bring a state of peace

Chide

scold or rebuke

Doleful

Full of/expressing extreme grief and sadness

Earnest

Serious; resulting from showing sincere & intense conviction

Lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Loath

To dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance

Manifest

Obvious, to make clear

Melancholy

Sad & thoughtful; pessimism

Pagan

A person holding religious beliefs outside of common religions

Profane

Devoted to that which is not sacred; Unconcerned w/ religion

Provoke

Arouse or give rise (usually to an unwelcome reaction or emotion) to someone

Ravenous

Extremely hungry

Redemption

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

Sabbath

"Rest"; the seventh day of the week (Saturday), a day of prayer and rest from work

Savory

(of food) belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.

Scoff

Mock; speak to someone/about something in a scornful manner