Vocabulary Lesson 8

v. to lessen in violence or intensity

n. a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group

n. the whole range or extent

adj. amusing in an odd or whimsical way

n. one who is outgoing

v. to detest; to hate strongly

n. intentional deceit in speech or conduct

n. conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior

adj. stern; severe; plain

v. to distribute; to give out sparingly