unit 7 set b

allay

to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve

bestial

beastlike; beastly, brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility

counterpart

a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another; a complement

effontery

shameless boldness; impudence

ephemeral

lasting a very short time; short-lived

furtive

done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret, shifty; stolen

garish

glaring; tastelessly showy or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way

inordinate

far too great, exceeding reasonable limits, excessive

jettison

to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome

raiment

clothing, garments