Untitled Flashcards Set
Allegiance - loyalty act of binding yourself to court of action
Stealthy - slow and secretive, marked by quiet and caution
Equivocate - to speak in a way that hides the truth, to be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
Sacrilegious- treating a religious object/person with disrespect
Counterfeit- imitation by something superior
Breach- whole made by breaking through
Vivacious- vicarious and animated
Remittance- payment of money in
Reliance- state of depending on something
Vigilance- process of paying close and continuing attention
Pernicious: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Laudable: Deserving praise and commendation; worthy of approval and admiration.
Treacherous: Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception; hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.
Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Avaricious: Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Sanctity: The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance and inviolability.
Vice: A specific form of evil doing.
Preceding: Coming before something in order, position, or time.
Extant: Still in existence, not extinct
Bygone: Well in the past; former
Perturbation- Causing disorder and unhappy mental state
Agitation- State of nervous anxiety
Purge- Removal; ousting
Antidote- Remedy that stops or controls the effects of poison
Pristine- Immaculately clean and unused; completely free from dirt or contamination
Usurper- One who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
Turbid- polluted; dark and murky where you can't see through
Decorum- Popular and polite behavior
Avouch- Assert admit openly and bluntly that something is true
Intrenchant- Incapable of being cut
Proficient- Skilled or adept at a particular task or activity, often indicating a high level of expertise.
Justify- To provide valid reasons or explanations for an action or decision, often used in discussions to clarify motives or rationalize outcomes.
Diverse- Showing a variety of different elements or qualities, often used to describe a range of perspectives or approaches in a given context.
Catalyst- An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action, often serving as a driving force in a process or development.
Assertion- A statement or claim that is put forward as true, typically requiring support or evidence to be considered valid in discussions or arguments.
Revolt- An uprising or rebellion against authority or control, often characterized by a collective effort to challenge established norms or systems.
Capacity- The maximum amount that something can contain or produce, often referring to the potential output or capabilities of a system, organization, or individual.
Assault- A violent attack or threat of violence directed against a person, often resulting in physical harm or the apprehension of harm.
Flout- To flout is to openly disregard or show contempt for a rule, law, or convention, often in a defiant manner that challenges societal expectations.
Rebellious- Defying authority or control, often characterized by resistance to established norms or rules, and frequently associated with a desire for change or reform.
Treason- The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government, often seen as one of the gravest offenses against the state.
Belligerent- A term used to describe a state or individual that is hostile and aggressive, often engaged in or ready to engage in conflict or warfare.
Bellicose- Demonstrating a willingness to fight or engage in warfare, often characterized by an aggressive and combative attitude.
Antebellum- The period before a war
plight- A difficult or adverse situation, often involving hardship or suffering, that can arise in the context of war or conflict.
deign- to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity; often implies a sense of superiority or disdain when engaging with others.
wanton- deliberate and unprovoked actions, often associated with reckless disregard for the consequences or the suffering of others, particularly in the context of violence or destruction.
Foully- in a manner that is offensive or morally reprehensible; often used to describe actions that are cruel or wicked, especially in the context of betrayal or injustice.
Rancors- lingering resentments or bitter feelings, often resulting from perceived wrongs or injustices, that can lead to hostility or ongoing conflict.
Incensed- filled with intense anger or indignation, often as a response to perceived unfairness or wrongdoing, which can escalate conflicts or provoke retaliatory actions.
Malice- the intention or desire to do harm or evil to others, often characterized by a deep-seated ill will or spite that can drive individuals to commit harmful acts.
Enrages- a strong feeling of intense anger that can arise from provocation or injustice, often leading to impulsive reactions or aggressive behavior.
Malevolence- the state or condition of being malevolent; possessing a desire to cause harm or suffering to others, often stemming from a deep-rooted resentment or grudge.
Posterity- the descendants or future generations of a person or group, often considered in the context of how their actions and legacies will impact those who come after them.
Oracles- prophetic figures or mediums through whom divine messages or insights are communicated, often guiding decisions or foretelling future events.
Fortune- the chance or luck that determines the outcome of events, often viewed as a force that can bring about success or failure in one's endeavors.
Pious- having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
Maladjusted- Not properly adjusted to a particular environment or situation, often indicating difficulties in adapting to social norms or expectations.
Malformed- Having an abnormal or irregular form, structure, or shape
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