AP Lang Crucible Vocabulary 2

pallor

unnatural, unusual, or extreme lack of color in the skin

ameliorate

to make a bad or unpleasant situation better, more bearable, or tolerable

base

solid bottom or foundation, chemical substance, main station or headquarters.

pious

deeply religious or showing a strong reverence for god and religious practices.

deference

respectful submission or yeilding to the judgement, opinion, or will of another person

conceding

to admit something is true, to surender, or acknowledge defeat in a contest

ineptly

doing something in a way that lacks skill, competence, or effectivness, often resulting in a clumsy or bungeld mess.

daft

silly, foolish, or eccentric

sabbath

a day set aside for weekly rest

lechery

an excessive, unrestrained and inappropriate indulgance in ___ desire or activity

calamity

a great misfortune, diaster, or serious event that causes severe damange, distress, or suffering

falter

to loose strength, momentum, or confidence, causing you to hesitate, stumble, or become unsteady

blasphemy

great disrespect, irreverence, or insulting speech shown to god or something held sacred

abomination

a thing, action, or person that causes extreme disgust, hatred, or deep moral loathing