Additional Honors Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes.

Abate

Lessen; reduce in amount or degree.

Benign

Of a kind disposition; gentle or mild.

Demeanor

Manner; way in which a person conducts himself.

Entreaties

Pleas, petitions, requests.

Epoch

Milestone; a particular point in time.

Ignominy

Dishonor; infamy; disgraceful conduct.

Infamy

Evil fame or reputation.

Ingenuity

Inventive skill or imagination.

Pathos

A quality in something that arouses pity, sorrow, or sympathy.

Venerable

Worthy of reverence or respect.