Part 1 Vocab

Abberrations

something unusual or unexpected

Alist

Something that is uneven or leaning to the side

Apoplectic

being overcome with anger

Asinine

extremely foolish or stupid

Auspicious 

conductive to success 

Assuaged

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense

cleaved

To stick two or more things together

collards 

A common vegetable eaten in the south 

Contentious

Something likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Cordiality

being warm and friendly towards others.

deportment

A person’s behavior, manners or bearing

Dictum

A short statement that gives advice or a general truth

edification 

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or  intellectually

ensuing

recurring afterwards or as a result of a previous action or event

Indigenous 

the native people or cultures of a specific region or country.

interdict

a legal order to tell someone not to do something

Kudzu

a fast-growing invasive plant species native to Asia known for its ability to cover other plants

libel

a false statement about someone that injures a person’s  reputation

Obstreperous

noisy and difficult to control

palliation

easing a pain without removing the cause

phillippic

a disrespectful or rude way of talking to someone / a bitter attack

predilection

a special preference or liking of something

procured

to acquire something 

prowess

being skilled or talented in a certain area

quelled

to put an end to something by using force 

rudiments

the basics of a subject

sojourn

a short or temporary stay somewhere

taciturn

being upset and not wanting to talk

tirade

a long angry verbal attack of criticism or accusation

umbrage

an annoyance or displeasure

vexations 

a feeling or cause of annoyance 

waning 

decreasing in strength or brightness