English I Vocabulary List #7

primeval

of ancient, first ages of the world

dote

to show excessive love for

tenure

the period of time a job lasts

laminate

to make by bonding layers together

substantiate

to support with proof or evidence

gird

to prepare for an event or an action

daunt

to make afraid; to discourage

flux

a state of continual change or movement

hovel

a wretched living place; an open shed

cadaverous

of or like a corpse; pale; gaunt; thin

gothic

of the middle ages; of or relating to a mysterious, grotesque, and desolate style of fiction

penury

extreme poverty

egress

an exit; a means of going out

exuberance

high spirits; happy enthusiasm

despot

a dictator with absolute power