Vocab List - Unit 1 PDF

Term Definition Affliction Something that causes suffering or pain Aghast Struck by shock, terror, or amazement Baleful Harmful or malignant in intent or effect bequeath to pass (something) on to another; hand down Collapse To break down or fall apart suddenly and...

Term Definition Affliction Something that causes suffering or pain Aghast Struck by shock, terror, or amazement Baleful Harmful or malignant in intent or effect bequeath to pass (something) on to another; hand down Collapse To break down or fall apart suddenly and cease to function Displace To move, shift, or force from the usual place or position dominion rul or power to rule; mastery Fetters Anything that confines or restrains you. guile clever trickery; deceit incumbent required as a duty or an obligation Loathsome Causing loathing; abhorrent Military The armed forces of a nation collectively Plight A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one preamble a preliminary statement Purge When you get rid of something in your life that is undesirable. rebuke to criticize someone sharply; reprimand redress repayment for a wrong or an injury Something you do or give to make amends for something you’ve Reparation done wrong. sovereignty complete independence and self government Unrelenting Having or exhibiting uncompromising determination, unyielding usurp to seize unlawfully by force To disregard or act in a manner that does not conform to (a law Violate or a promise, for example) virtue chastity, especially in a woman Visual Seen or able to be seen by the eye, visible Wail A long, loud, high pitched cry, as in sorrow, grief or fear.