Douglass Vocab

Impertinent

Not showing proper respect; rude

Intimation

An indication or hint

The action of making some thing known, especially in an indirect way

Ineffable

To great or extreme, to be expressed or described in words

Obdurate

Stubbornly, refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

Ascertain

Find something out for certain; make sure of

Execrate

Feel or express great loathing for

Imbibe

Drink (alcohol)

Absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge)

Sunder

Split apart

Immutable

Unchanging overtime or unable to be changed

Interposition

The action of interposing, someone or some thing

Interference or intervention

Odium

General or widespread hatred, or disgust, directed towards someone as a result of their actions

Offal

The entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food

Vestige

A trace of some thing that is disappearing or no longer exists

Precepts

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought

Profligate

Recklessly, extravagant, or wasteful in the use of resources

Pernicious

Having harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Epoch

A period of time in history, or a persons life typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics

Imbue

Inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality)

Exculpate

Show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Fetters

A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankle