Semester 2 Vocabulary

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

confuse

in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

not able to be true at the same time

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

open rebellion against constituted authority

having qualities appropriate for brave figures

disgusting; reprehensible

the sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

being friendly and approachable

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

intrude in other people's affairs or business

the food and drink regularly served or consumed

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

a signed written agreement between two or more parties

creepy; ominous; a bad omen

of very great significance

a large indefinite number

honesty and straightforwardness

fraught with danger

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

an instance of formal speaking

humble in spirit or manner

a serious examination and judgment of something

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; creepy

royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

difficult to detect or analyze

bestow a quality or knowledge on

a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose

calm; not easily irritated

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

characterized by orderliness

a political system in which power lies in a body of citizens

narrate or give a detailed account of

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

organized opposition to and uprising against authority

motivated by noble or moral beliefs rather than practicality

impossible to attack

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

make peace with, calm

befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person

strongly opposed

treating others with arrogance

expressing contempt or ridicule

the act of giving up, as a claim or office or possession

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

distribute or move away from each other

displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

showing ready comprehension of others' states

having or showing heroism or courage

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

the funds of a government, institution, or individual

having the nature of threatening evil

resembling or characteristic of a lament for the dead

many and varied; having many features or forms

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

make reparations or amends for

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

mixed feelings or emotions

angered at something unjust or wrong

expressing extreme contempt

follow in an effort to capture

violent and needless disturbance

a brooding ill humor

hopeful that the best will happen in the future

making or willing to make concessions

a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner

rich and superior in quality

wicked, evil, or dishonorable

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of

a formal request that something be submitted to an authority

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

try to gain favor through flattery or deferential behavior

proceeding in a court of law whereby one seeks legal remedy

be an obstacle to

beg; ask for earnestly

be a part or attribute of

unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment

expecting the worst possible outcome

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

a notable achievement or adventure

a cry of sorrow and grief

bitter conflict; heated or violent dissension

censure severely; scold

emotionally hardened

serious and gloomy character

stretched out and lying at full length along the ground

demonstrating striking cleverness and humor

reject with contempt

be amazed at

in an improper or mistaken manner

one who is playfully mischievous

tending to excite or stimulate

expressing contempt or ridicule