Word List

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

diffusing warmth and friendliness

the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

diffusing warmth and friendliness

the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

the state of being behind in payments

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

widely separated especially in space

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

a procession of people traveling on horseback

disposed or willing to comply

the practice of cooperating

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

unaffected by self-interest

an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect

imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

capable of producing offspring or vegetation

(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

producing no result or effect

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

devoted to pleasure

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

call upon in supplication; entreat

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

full of trivial conversation

soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result

give an incentive for action

causing disapproval or protest

a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

a recklessly extravagant consumer

correct or appropriate behavior

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy; ; ; - Anthony Trollope

not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic

French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)

devouring or craving food in great quantities

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

refer to another person for decision or judgment

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

cancel officially

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

overly sweet

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant; ; - S.H.Adams

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ; - W.L.Shirer

a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

rewrite or arrange a piece of music for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended

a feeling of alarm or dread

any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles

everyone being of one mind

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

remove the bridle from (a horse or mule)

not inhibited or restrained

having no precedent; novel

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

causing irritation or annoyance

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

humorously sarcastic or mocking

a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

(of animals) carnivorous