unit 5 englishy

Amnesty (noun)

A general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, forgiveness/ absolution

Autonomy (noun)

Self government, political control

Axiomatic (adjective)

Self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle

Blazon (verb)

To adorn or embellish, to display conspicuously, to publish or proclaim widely

Caveat (noun)

A warning or caution to discourage behavior, prevent misunderstandings

Equitable (adjective)

Fair, just, embodying principles of justice

Extricate (verb)

To free from entanglements or difficulties, to remove with effort

Filch (verb)

To steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts

Flout (verb)

To mock, treat with contempt

Fractious (adjective)

tending to be troublesome, unruly, quarrelsome, contrary, unpredictable

Precept ( noun)

A rule of conduct or action

Salutary (adjective)

Beneficial, healthful, helpful, wholesome

Scathing (adjective)

Bitterly severe, withering, causing great harm.

Scourge (verb/noun)

To whip, punish severely, or a cause of suffering, a source of severe punishment or criticism.

Sepulchral (adjective)

Funereal, typical of the tomb. Extremely gloomy or dismal

Soporific(adjective)

Tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy

Straitlaced (adjective)

Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct; prudish and puritanical

Transient (adjective/noun)

Lasting only for a short time, fleeting, one who only stays for a short time

Unwieldy (adjective)

Not easily carrier, handled, or managed because of size or complexiity

Vapid (adjective)

Dull, uninteresting, tiresome, lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force. o

Phoenix

Represents immortality, fresh start

Sisyphean

refers to a task that is impossible, futile, repetitive, endless, working hard only to return to the beginning

Malapropism

Using the wrong word accidentally, often funny

The writing on the wall

a clear warning something bad will happen

Job

Someone who endures extreme suffering patiently

Machiavellian

Cunning, manipulative, power-hungry behavior

Good Samaritan

Someone who offers help selflessly

Odyssey

A long, adventurous journey

Mercurial

Moody, quick changing personality

Lilliputian

Extremely small or tiny