MSND Vocab

Flashcards due Tuesday 10/7; Quiz on Thursday 10/9

Linger (v)

to take one's time; proceed slowly

Mirth (n)

great merriment

Melancholy (n/adj)

a feeling of pensive sadness

Pomp (n)

ceremonial elegance and splendor

Vexation (n)

anger caused by some annoying irritation

Feign (v)

make believe with the intent to deceive

Cunning (adj)

having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion

Entreat (v)

ask for or request earnestly

Abjure (v)

formally reject a previously held belief

Austerity (n)

self-denial, especially when refraining from worldly pleasures

Relent (v)

to give in, as to influence or pressure

Extenuate (v)

lessen or try to lessen the degree of

Edict (n)

a formal or authoritative proclamation

Prosper (v)

to make steady progress

Want (n)

an established custom; one's customary behavior in a situation