LANG Puritans Vocab

diaphanous

diaphanous

sheer, so thin as to transmit light.

epiphany

a divine manifestation; a sudden realization or revelation

phantasm

something existing in perception only; a ghostly appearing figure

immutable

unchangeable; permanent

permutations

a change or variation

transmutes

to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

reproves

to scold, reprimand

discourse

describing a formal and intense discussion or debate.

aloof

remote in manner

feigning

not genuine, not sincere

manifest

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

succor

Assistance in a time of difficulty

abate

To become less active or intense

appease

to make peace with; to cause to become more favorably inclined; to overcome or allay

forbearance

a delay in enforcing rights or privileges; good natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

mitigation

the action of lessening in severity or harshness

prudence

 discretion in practical affairs; knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

contrivances

An elaborate scheme designed to scheme or evade

omnipotent

all powerful

lamentable

bad, unfortunate

exigence

the issue, problem, or situation that causes someone to write or speak.

underscore

to give extra weight to; to draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to