Vocab Unit 12

Abjure: Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Conjure: Make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic.

Perjury: The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

Adjure: Urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.

Jury: A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

Clandestine: Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Clandestinely: In a secretive and illicit way.

Clandestinity: The state of being clandestine or secret.

Clandestineness: The quality of being clandestine.

Compunction: A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Punctuate: Occur at intervals throughout (a continuing event or a place).

Punctual: Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.

Puncture: Make a puncture in (something).

Punctilious: Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Indelible: (Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.

Delete: Remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it or marking it with a delete sign.

Indelibly: In a way that cannot be removed or forgotten.

Deleterious: Causing harm or damage.

Deletion: The action or process of deleting something.

Conflagration: An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Flagrant: (Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

Inflame: Provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone.

Flammable: Easily set on fire.

Inveterate: Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

Veteran: A person who has had long experience in a particular field.

Veterinary: Relating to the diseases, injuries, and treatment of animals.

Veteranize: To make experienced.

Veterancy: The state or condition of being a veteran.

Malicious: having or showing a desire to cause harm, pain, or distress to others

Malcontent: a person who is dissatisfied or unhappy with the current situation or authority.

Malady: a disease or illness, often one that is serious or chronic

Malign: to speak about someone in a harmful or critical manner; to slander or defame

Malinger: to pretend to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty