Douglass Vocabulary
Intimation-(noun) an indication or hint
Infernal-(adj.) relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld
Evinced-(verb) 1. To reveal the presence of (a quality of feeling) 2. Be evidence of; indicate
Fiendish-(adjective) 1. Extremely cruel or unpleasant; devilish
Supposition-(noun) an uncertain belief
Impudence-(noun) not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
Obdurate-(adj.) stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Rapture-(noun) a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
Odium-(noun) general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.
Divest-(verb) deprive (someone) of power, rights, or possessions.
Abhor-(verb) regard with disgust and hatred.
Sagacity-(noun) the quality of being sagacious (having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment)
Pernicious-(adj.) highly destructive, harmful
Gallant-(adj.) splendid, stately
Dissipation-(noun) 1. An act of self indulgence 2. the squandering of money, energy, or resources
Perpetrating-(verb) carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action.
Avail-(verb) 1. Help or benefit 2. Use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)
Myriad-(noun) 1. a countless or extremely great number 2. (chiefly in classical history) a unit of ten thousand
Commensurate-(verb) corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
Misnomer-(noun) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation; a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term
Intimation-(noun) an indication or hint
Infernal-(adj.) relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld
Evinced-(verb) 1. To reveal the presence of (a quality of feeling) 2. Be evidence of; indicate
Fiendish-(adjective) 1. Extremely cruel or unpleasant; devilish
Supposition-(noun) an uncertain belief
Impudence-(noun) not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
Obdurate-(adj.) stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Rapture-(noun) a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
Odium-(noun) general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.
Divest-(verb) deprive (someone) of power, rights, or possessions.
Abhor-(verb) regard with disgust and hatred.
Sagacity-(noun) the quality of being sagacious (having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment)
Pernicious-(adj.) highly destructive, harmful
Gallant-(adj.) splendid, stately
Dissipation-(noun) 1. An act of self indulgence 2. the squandering of money, energy, or resources
Perpetrating-(verb) carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action.
Avail-(verb) 1. Help or benefit 2. Use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)
Myriad-(noun) 1. a countless or extremely great number 2. (chiefly in classical history) a unit of ten thousand
Commensurate-(verb) corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
Misnomer-(noun) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation; a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term