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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
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