week 15 vocab HL1 eng

Myriad – A large number of something; countless.

Archaic – Old-fashioned or outdated.

Authoritarian – Someone who wants complete control and doesn't allow freedom or input from others.

Conciliatory – Trying to make peace or bring people together.

Deference – Respect or submission to someone else's opinion or wishes.

Despot – A ruler with absolute power, often cruel or oppressive.

Egregious – Very bad or shocking.

Hindrance – A thing that makes it difficult to do something.

Rescind – To cancel or take back.

Rigorous – Strict, thorough, and demanding.

Indict – To formally accuse someone of a crime.

Mettle – A person’s ability to handle challenges or difficulties.

Limpid – Clear or transparent, often used to describe water or a person’s mind.

Nullify – To make something legally invalid or ineffective.