Eng 2 Vocab quiz 2

atrocious (adj.)

horrifyingly wicked

augury (n.) 

a sign of what will happen in the future; an __omen__

edict (n.)

an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

exile (n.) 

the state of being __barred__ from one's native country, typically for political or __punitive__ reasons

havoc (n.)

widespread destruction

hubris (n.) 

excessive pride or __self-confidence__

hypocrisy (n.)

the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not __conform__; pretense

impasse (n.)

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of __disagreement__; a deadlock

insolent (adj.)

showing a rude and __arrogant__ lack of respect

libation (n.)

a drink __poured__ out as an offering to a __deity__

misogyny (n.)

dislike of, __contempt__ for, or __ingrained__ __prejudice__ against women

mete (v.)

dispense or __allot__ justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment

meritorious (adj.)

deserving reward or praise

piety (n.)

the quality of being religious or __reverent__

tyrant (n.)

a __cruel__ and __oppressive__ __ruler__

unhallowed (adj.)

not __formally__ __consecrated,__ unholy; wicked

yoke (n.)

a wooden __crosspiece__ that is __fastened__ over the __necks__ of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull

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a part of a garment that fits over the shoulders and to which the main part of the garment is attached, typically in __gathers__ or __pleats__