week 15 vocab HL1 eng

Myriad

A large number of something; countless.

Archaic

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Authoritarian

Someone who wants complete control and doesn't allow freedom or input from others.

Conciliatory

Trying to make peace or bring people together.

Deference

Respect or submission to someone else's opinion or wishes.

Despot

A ruler with absolute power, often cruel or oppressive.

Egregious

Very bad or shocking.

Hindrance

A thing that makes it difficult to do something.

Rescind

To cancel or take back.

Rigorous

Strict, thorough, and demanding.

Indict

To formally accuse someone of a crime.

Mettle

A person’s ability to handle challenges or difficulties.

Limpid

Clear or transparent, often used to describe water or a person’s mind.

Nullify

To make something legally invalid or ineffective.