Academic Vocab #1

pompous, lofty; formal or stiff

to speak or address in a witty and teasing manner

marked by corruption or evil; perverted

to utter repeated cries of distress or sorrow

trash or garbage lying about

a begging or thieving vagrant

having a sullen or gloomy disposition

relating to a ruler with absolute power and authority

dexterous

skillful or clever

feeling shame or humiliation

complete destruction

to confer knighthood upon; to call by a nickname

to persuade with flattery or gentle urging

leaning, resting; lying down

markedly short and abrupt

the art of conveying a story by bodily or facial movements only

to turn away or aside (esp the eyes) in avoidance

to relinquish formally, especially a throne or high office

to heap together in disorder