Vocabulary+---+Semester+1


 * Vocabulary --- Semester 1 **

**List 1**
1. detritus (4) n. -- waste of any kind 2. impunity (6) n. -- exemption from punishment or freedom from the consequences of an action (9/12) 3. coruggated (20) adj. -- shaped into alternate ridges and grooves 4. demarcate (82) v. -- set the boundaries or limits of 5. manifestation (83) n. -- an event, object, or action that clearly shows or embodies something, esp. a theory or an  abstract idea 6. bereaved (121) adj. -- to be deprived of a loved one, through long absence or esp, the death of the loved one 7. languid (184) adj. -- slow and relaxed, showing a disinclination for activity (9/20) 8. maw (210) n. -- jaws or throat of a voracious animal 9. elicit (212) v. -- evoke or draw out (a response) to actions or words
 * from //The Cellist//**

10. tremulous (3) adj. -- shaking or quivering slightly 11. expeditiously (7) adv. -- with speed and efficiency 12. piscatory (13) adj. -- of or concerning fishermen or fishing (9/12) 13. expostulation (23) n. -- strong disapproval or disagreement 14. doleful (27) adj. -- mournful //or// causing grief or misfortune <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. incumbent on/upon (27) adj. -- necessary as a duty or responsibility (9/27) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. obliterated (32) adj. -- destroyed utterly, completely wiped out <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. sagacity (36) n. -- mental discernment and good judgment, wisdom (10/4) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. embellishment (38) n. -- a decorative feature added to make something more attractive <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. notoriety (44) n. -- well known for a bad quality or deed(s) (9/13) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. aphorism (45) n. -- a pithy expression that contains a general truth
 * //from A Tale of Two Cities//**

List 2
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. forfeit (48) v. -- lose or be deprived of (a property, right, or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. auspicious (49) adj. -- conducive to success, favorable <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. pernicious (49) adj. -- having a harmful effect, esp. in a gradual way (10/11) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. antipathy (56) n. -- deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. insolent (58) adj. -- showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. terrestrial (62) adj. -- of, on, or relating to the earth <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. laconic (63) adj. -- using very few words (9/20) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. lucrative (64) adj. -- producing a great deal of profit (9/27) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. mercenary (72) adj. or n. -- primarily concerned with the making of money, often at the expense of ethics (used to <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"> describe a person or his actions ) 10. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">compunction (73) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">n. -- a pricking of the conscience (10/4) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. vivacity (76) n. -- liveliness, animation <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. fawning (82) adj. or n. -- giving someone exaggerated flattery, usually to gain something (9/20) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. affably (82) adv. -- in a friendly, good-natured manner <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. diabolic(al) (96) adj. -- so evil as to make someone think of the Devil <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. portly (105) adj. -- having a stout body, somewhat fat (usually describes a man) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. incorrigible (106) adj. -- not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed (describes a person or his actions) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. magnanimous (108) adj. -- very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone weaker than himself <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. transitory (114) adj. -- not permanent, temporary <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. ubiquitous (124) adj. -- present, appearing, or found everywhere (9/20) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. ostensible (125) adj. -- stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
 * from //A Tale of Two Cities//**

List 3
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. endowed (with) adj. -- provided with a quality, ability, or asset <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. firmament n. -- the heavens or the sky <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3.countenance n. -- a person's face or facial expression <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. immolation n. -- killed or sacrificed by burning (9/27) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. succor n. -- assistance and support in times of hardship and distress <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. allay v. -- to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry) (9/27)
 * from //The Epic of Gilgamesh//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. pernicious adj. (2) -- having a harmful effect <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. illustrious adj. (4) -- well known, respected, and admired for past achievements <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. supplication n. (19) -- request, prayer <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. bark n. (32) -- a sailing ship, typically with three masts <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. incense v. (77) -- make very angry, infuriate <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. augur n. (83) -- religious official who observed natural signs to determine the will of the gods <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. prudent adj. (88) -- acting with or showing care and thought for the future (10/4) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. sovereign n. and adj. (110) -- supreme ruler, especially a monarch <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. scourge n. (118) -- a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering (9/27) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. appease v. (122) -- to pacify or placate someone (10/11) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. recompense n. and v. (147) -- payment or reward <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. untractable (sometimes intractable) adj. (180) -- hard to control or deal with, stubborn <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. suffrage n. (202) -- agreement, a vote given in support of someone or something <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. pittance n. (207) -- very small or inadequate amount (of money) (10/18) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">21. polytheistic adj. --- having many gods
 * from //The Iliad//**

List 4
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. disdainful adj. (236) -- showing contempt or lack of respect <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. affront n. (253) -- a remark or action that causes outrage or offense <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. propitious adj. (259) -- giving or indicating a good chance of success, favorable <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. unabashed adj. (279)-- not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed (10/4) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. eloquence n. (313) -- fluent or persuasive speaking or writing <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. benevolent adj. (317) -- well meaning and kindly (10/11) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. degenerate adj. (339) -- having lost the physical, mental, and moral qualities considered desirable <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. compliance n. (343) -- acting in accordance with a wish or demand <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. suffice v. (361) -- be enough or adequate <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. abject adj. (368) -- experienced to the greatest degree (11/1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. rue v. (410) -- regret bitterly (exam) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. havoc n. (429) -- widespread destruction <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. retrospect n. (431) -- a survey or review of the past <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. propitiation n. (477) -- act of appeasing a god or person (10/4) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. enterprise n. (499) -- a project or undertaking, especially one that requires effort <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. abstain v (499) -- restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. solace n. (505) -- comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sorrow <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. transient adj. (515) -- lasting only for a short time, impermanent <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. pestilence n. (561) -- a fatal epidemic disease <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. indubitable adj. (645) -- impossible to doubt, unquestionable (12/1)
 * from //The Iliad//**

List 5
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. feign v. -- pretend, fake <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. undaunted adj. -- not intimidated nor discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. circumvent v. -- find a way around an obstacle <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. miscreant n. -- a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law (11/1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. malice n. -- the intention or desire to do evil, ill will <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. obscure adj. -- not discovered or known about <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. fallacious adj. -- mistaken, based on an unsound argument (10/11) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. ambiguous adj. -- unclear, open to more than one meaning <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. assuage v. -- alleviate or satisfy an appetite or desire <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. portent n. -- a sign or warning that something, especially momentous or disastrous, is about to happen <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. perpetrate v. -- carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action) (10/18) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. guile n. -- sly or cunning intelligence, deceptiveness <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. languish v. -- grow weak or feeble <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. alienate v. -- to cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. perfidious adj. -- deceitful and untrustworthy (11/8) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. billow n. -- a large wave of water, cloud, smoke, or steam <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. gore n. -- blood that has been shed, especially as the result of violence <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. venerable adj. -- accorded a great deal of respect (10/11) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. deluge n. -- a severe flood <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. irrevocable adj. -- not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered
 * from //The Aeneid//**



**List 6**
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. venerable (adj) --- revered <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. temper (v) --- moderate <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. onslaught (n) --- assault, attack <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. incantation (n) --- chant, prayer <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. vernacular (n) --- language of the common people (10/18) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. admonish (v) --- warn <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7.rancor (n) --- malice <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. blanch (v) --- become white or pale (11/1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. chaste (adj) --- morally pure <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. chronicle (v) --- record <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. pervasive (adj) --- spreading throughout (10/18) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. havoc (n) --- ruin <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. stoic (n or adj) --- (one who is) unmoved by joy, grief, pain <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. reparation (n) --- restitution, restoration <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. solace (n) --- comfort, relief (11/15)
 * from the Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon Period**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. shroud (n) --- burial garment (exam) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. infamous (adj) --- having a reputation of the worst kind, well known for negative actions (10/18) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. writhing (adj) --- twisting in pain (exam) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. inference (n) --- conclusion based on evidence and reasoning <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. host (n) --- large number, crowd
 * from //Beowulf//**

**List 7**
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. scabbard n. -- sheath for a sword <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. hilt n. -- handle, esp. of a sword or dagger <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. loathsome adj. -- hateful <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. moor n. -- boggy area of wasteland <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. fetters n. -- restraints, shackles <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. hoary adj -- gray or white <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. haltingly adv. -- in a faltering, hesitant manner <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. spit n. -- piece of land protruding into a body of water <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. denounce v. -- condemn, strongly criticize
 * from //Beowulf//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. prodigious adj. (3) -- remarkably or extensively great in extent, size, or degree <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. embroidered adj. (11) -- decorated by patterns sewn with thread <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. plait v. (13) -- braid <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. brandish v. (17) -- wave or flourish as a threat or in excitement (11/1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. craven adj. (25) -- contemptibly lacking in courage <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. accoutrement n. (35) -- items or pieces of equipment worn or used for a specific activity <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. embrasure n. (47) -- opening <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. demeanor n. (93) -- outward behavior or bearing (11/1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. rebuff v. (93) -- reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious way <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. copse n. (95) -- small group of trees <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. chide v. (97) -- scold or rebuke (11/8) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">revile v. (97) -- criticize in an abusive or insulting way <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">coif n. (97) -- close-fitting cap (now worn under a veil by nuns) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">absolve v. (107) -- set or declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">tryst n. (125) -- private rendezvous
 * from //Sir Gawain and the Green Knight//**

**List 8**

 * from //Don// //Quixote// -- the Introduction**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. beget v. -- to father, (usually of a man) to bring (a child) into existence <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. muse n. -- from Greek and Roman mythology, each of the divine goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. implore v. -- to beg earnestly or desperately <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. oblivion n. -- a state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening (12/6) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. ingenious adj. -- clever, original, or inventive <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. cogitation n. -- deep thought or meditation about something <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. indolence n. -- the desire to or habit of avoiding exertion; laziness <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. diffidence n. -- modesty or shyness due to a lack of self-confidence (11/8) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. perplexity n. -- inability to deal with or understand something complicated (11/15) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. aphorism n. -- a pithy observation that contains a general truth <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. erudition n. -- having or showing great knowledge or learning (11/8) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. verify v. -- to make sure or demonstrate that something is true or accurate <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. refutation n. -- proof that something is wrong or false (12/1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. rhetoric n. -- the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. precept n. -- a general rule intended to regulate thought or behavior (11/8) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. intelligibly adv. -- in an understandable way, in a manner easily comprehended <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. melancholy adj. -- having a deep, pensive, long-lasting sadness <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. grave adj. -- of a serious nature <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. obeisance n. -- deferential respect <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. knight-errantry n. -- the wandering of a medieval knight in search of adventure

**List 9**

 * from the Introduction to the Elizabethan Age (Renaissance)**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. dynasty n. (202) -- a succession of rules from the same family line <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. insular adj. (202) -- apart, like an island <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. vernacular n. or adj. (202) -- spoken language of the common people <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. culminate v. (202) -- finish, reach fulfillment <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. hierarchy n. (208) -- a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked above on another in regard to status or authority <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. grievance n. (208) -- a real or imagined wrong or cause for complaint, unfair treatment <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. denomination n. (208) -- a recognized branch of the Christian church <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. exploit v. (209) -- take advantage of, sometimes in an unfair or selfish way (11/15) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. depleted adj. (209) -- worn out, used up (12/6) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. Anglican adj. (210) -- English <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. ruthless adj. (210) -- cruel, without pity (11/15) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. frail adj. (210) --delicate, fragile, weak <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. turbulent adj. (210) -- stirred up, stormy, agitated <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. appendage n. (210) -- limb, non-central part (11/15) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. madrigal n. (213) -- love song without musical accompaniment <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. playwright n. (214) -- dramatist, one who writes plays <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. sophisticated adj. (215) -- developed to a high degree of complexity (not about a person) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. eloquent adj. (215) -- articulate, well spoken

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. blank verse n. -- unrhymed iambic pentameter <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. desolate adj. -- barren, uninhabited
 * from //Macbeth, Act I//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">**List 10**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. foreboding adj. -- forewarning, premonition <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. plight n. -- predicament <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. rapt adj. -- engrossed, absorbed, attentive <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. corporal adj. -- bodily, real <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. interim n. -- pause, interval <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. herald v. --call, proclaim <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. implore v. -- beg, beseech <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. recompense n. --payment <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. harbinger n. -- advance representative, messenger (12/3) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. compunction n. -- reservation, scruples <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. gall n. -- bitterness <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. cherubim n. -- angels <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. mettle n. -- spirit, courage
 * from //Macbeth, Act I//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. emanate n. -- originate, come forth from (12/3) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. husbandry n. -- thrift <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. palpable adj. -- able to be touched <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. knell n. -- the slow stroke of a bell (as for a funeral) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. surfeited adj. -- overfed, gorged (12/3) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. incarnadine adj. -- of a red color <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. constancy n. -- firmness of purpose, steadiness
 * from //Macbeth, Act II//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">**List 11**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. equivocator n. -- liar <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. carousing n. -- partying, frolicking <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. lechery n. -- lust, immoral behavior <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. breach n. -- break, violation <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. steeped adj. -- spread, infused <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. threescore n. -- sixty <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. minion n. -- one highly favored <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. benison n. -- blessing
 * from //Macbeth, Act II//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. posterity n. -- descendents, progeny (12/6) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. oracles n. --fortune tellers, prophets <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. indissoluble adj. -- unbreakable (12/6) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. parricide n. -- murder of a parent or close relative <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. scepter n. -- staff, baton, symbol of ruling <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. rancor n. -- bitterness <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. vile adj. -- wretched, despicable <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. assailable adj. -- able to be assaulted or defeated <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. jocund adj.- merry, gay, mirthful (12/6) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. nonpareil n. -- something without equal <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. saucy adj. -- insolent, disrespectful <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. spurn v. -- reject, rebuff
 * from //Macbeth, Act II//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">**List 12**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. scorn v. -- ridicule, belittle <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. pious adj. -- godly, holy <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. malevolence n. -- malice, ill will
 * from //Macbeth, Act III//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. blasphemy n. -- desecration, heresy, denying or dishonoring something sacred <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. nought n. -- nothing <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. resolute adj. -- determined <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. issue n. -- offspring, descendents <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. sovereignty n. -- rule <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. pernicious adj. -- evil, wicked <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. diminutive adj. -- small, tiny <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. judicious adj. -- wise, prudent <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. laudable adj. -- praiseworthy <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. resound v. -- reverberate, echo <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. redress v. -- remedy, set right <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. recoil v. -- cringe, flinch <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. imperial adj. -- regal, royal <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. particular n. -- detail, specific <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. legion n. -- horde, multitude <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. avaricious adj. -- greedy for power <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. intemperance n. -- lack of restraint or moderation
 * from //Macbeth, Act IV//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">**List 13**


 * from //Macbeth, Act IV and V//**

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. hoodwink v. -- cheat, con <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. stanchless adj. -- never-ending, unstoppable <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. credulous adj. --gullibly believing <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">4. malady n. -- illness, ailment <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">5. benediction n. -- blessing <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6, perturbation n. -- disturbance, upset <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7. murky adj. -- clouded, mucky, dirty <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8. upbraid v. -- scold <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9. taint v. -- infect, contaminate <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10. antidote n. -- remedy <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">11. speculative adj. -- hypothetical, conjectural <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">12. arbitrate v. -- decide <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. prowess n. -- strength, proficiency

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">13. ubiquitous adj. -- present, appearing, or found everywhere <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">14. abominable adj. -- causing moral revulsion, offensive <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">15. retroactive adj. -- taking effect from a date in the past <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">16. extant adj. -- still in existence, surviving <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">17. impromptu adj. -- done without being planned or rehearsed <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">18. superlative adj. -- of the highest quality or degree <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">19. superfluous adj. -- unnecessary (from being more than enough) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">20. superimposed adj. -- to lay one thing over another, so both are still evident
 * general terms**

__Figures of Speech__
1. Metaphor 2. Metonymy 3.Irony 4. Oxymoron 5. Paradox 6. Personification 7. Antithesis 8. Simile 9. Synechdoche 10. Understatement 11. Alliteration 12. Anaphora 13.Antithesis 14.Apostrophe 15.Assonance 16.Chiasmus 17.Euphemism 18.Hyperbole 19.Irony 20.Litote