AF VOCAB

benevolent (Adj)

kind and caring

tyranny (N)

abusive authority

apathy (N)

lack of interest or caring

reproach (V)

to express disapproval of someone directly

obstinate (Adj)

stubborn

seclusion (N)

a private place away from others

principle (N)

an important idea that serves as the basis of a belief

ignominious (Adj)

shameful; dishonorable

indifferent (Adj)

having no opinion; neutral (different from 'apathy')

articulate (Adj)

able to express ideas clearly

commission (N)

a fee paid to an agent for a sale

cryptic (Adj)

seeming to have a hidden meaning; mysterious

decree (V / N)

to command or decide in an official way

countenance (N)

a facial expression

impending (Adj)

about to happen

treacherous (Adj)

disloyal; deceitful

censure (V)

to criticize in an official statement

solemn (Adj)

serious (often in a formal or ceremonial way)

pension (N)

money paid regularly after a retirement

spontaneous (Adj)

unplanned and from a sudden impulse

taciturn (Adj.)

silent in expression and manner

subversive (Adj.)

intending to undermine or destroy an existing system