19A Vocab (adjunct-incantation)

adjunct

not a permanent part - something joined or added to a thing but not necessarily a part of it

anomalous

out of place, abnormal

belligerent

hostile - waging war; inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness

censure

strongly disapprove, harshly criticize

compliance

agreement - a yielding; acceptance

defile

to make dirty, to desecrate, to pollute

diligent 

hardworking - characterized by steady, attentive and energetic effort in a pursuit or study

expedient

the ends justify the means

flout

to treat with contempt

galling

very irritating

heralded

announced or publicized

incantation 

a spell, written or recited formula of words designed for a particular effect