Vocab 6

legacy

an inheritance

doggedly

in a stubbornly persistent manner; obstinately

obdurate

stubborn

abeyance

an extended time when a decision is thought about, but not made

epistle

letter

irresolute

not at all determined to take action

wretch

a low, common, depressed, human being

detestation

hatred

despondent

sad, melancholy, depressed

assail

to attack violently

forbore

upon further thought deciding not to do something

portentous

of great importance in regard to the future (a linking verb follows this word)

acquiescence

the reluctant acceptance to do without protest

remonstrate

to speak in a harsh, punitive way to another person

perplexed

confused

vestige

a trace of something that is disappearing or doesn't exist

assiduous

showing great care and perseverance in what you do

asinine

extremely rude or foolish

abstinence

restraining oneself in indulging

servile

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve others