ASEDS 7th grade Final words (TKAM, MSND)

conjure-to put into a closet or sealed box for safety

indigenous- imported; brought from another continent

magnesia-A white tasteless substance, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative

nuptial- of or pertaining to marriage; done or used at a wedding

discretion-the quality of being judicious in conduct and speech; wise management

perpetual- never ceasing; continuing forever or for an unlimited time; unfailing; everlasting; continuous

wane- the decrease in strength or intensity; to decline in power, importance or intensity

cloister- An enclosed place that is filled with noise and confusion

nocturnal- of, pertaining to, done or occurring in, the night; having a habit of being active at night.

recompense- reward as for services; something earned or deserved

extenuate- to represent (a fault) as less serious, to serve to make (a fault) seem less serious

vexation- the cause of trouble or disquiet; affliction

diligent-characterized by steady, careful attention and effort; painstaking

customary- uncommonly practiced; unconventional; unusual

consecrate-to make or declare sacred or honored

fanatical- characteristic of or relating to excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion or zeal.

interdict-to forbid; to prohibit

devour- to eat up with greediness; to consume ravenously

transpose- to change the place or order of; to substitute one for the other

wanton- Chinese food known for its appeal to all cultures

idolatry-The religious worship of idols or images

irrelevent- related to matter being considered; vital

dissension- disagreement in opinion, usually of a violent character, producing warm debates or angry words

revel-to make known to everyone

tyrannical- of or pertaining to a person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively

malevolent- wishing good things to happen; nonviolent

edict- A private command or ordinance spoken by the majority of people

austerity- to overspend habitually

languish-to lose strength or animation; to be or become dull, feeble or spiritless; to pine away

derision-mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule

odious-foul smelling

gambol- to play and risk losing money

rebuke- to express stern, sharp disapproval of; to chide; to reprove; to admonish

palliation- mitigation; alleviation; the act of relieving without curing

melancholy- depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection

abate- to bring down or reduce from a higher to a lower state, number, or decree; to lessen; to diminish

congeal- to change from a fluid to a solid state by cold; to freeze

nauseated- affected with sickness of the stomach; thoroughly disgusted

edification- the act of process of instructing or improving, especially morally or spiritually

imprudent- lacking discretion; incautious; rash; injudicious; not attentive to consequence

beguile- to make known without deceit; honest revelation

solemnity- ceremoniousness; impressiveness; seriousness; grave earnestness; formal dignity; gravity

disparage- to dishonor by a comparison with what is inferiour

interrogation- the act or process of questioning formally and systematically; inquiry

decree- a formal order from one having authority

embalm- to treat (a dead body), with aromatics, chemicals, and drugs, so that it may resist putrefaction

meteorological- of or pertaining to the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate

dissemble- to put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign

surfeit- never having enough

valor-boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery

progeny- an effort that is appreciated by all involved

sentinel- one who watches or guards; specifically, a soldier ser to guard an army camp, or other place.

malignant- disposed to cause harm; suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred.

peculiar-unusual; singular; rare; strange

veranda-a large open porch, usually roofed and partly enclosed as by a railing

diminutive- small; little; tiny

gingerly- abruptly and without caution

impeach- to accuse; to charge, before a tribunal, with a crime or misdemeanor

abjure- to agree to an oath

mortification- deep shame or humiliation, loss of pride; painful embarassmen; the cause of humiliation

tirade- an oration or harangue abounding in harshly censorious and bitter language

inordinate- not limited to rules prescribed, or to usual bounds; irregular; excessive; immoderate

enthrall- To captivate or charm; to enslave or subjugate