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

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