Vocabulary Power Plus for College and Career Readiness - Book 2 - Lesson Two

heresy

the act of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine

docile

easy to teach or manage; obedient

libation

a drink, especially an alcoholic one

anathema

a hated, repellent person or thing

banter

teasing; playful conversation

castigate

to criticize or punish severely

gauche

lacking social graces; tactless

ignominy

public shame, disgrace, or dishonor

motley

made up of different, dissimilar parts; being of many colors

emaciated

extremely thin; wasted away

repine

to be discontent as though yearning for something; to complain

dither

to hesitate nervously

restive

restless and impatient

audit

to check the accuracy of financial accounts and records

disabuse

to free someone from believing something false