Aune Vocab 8

laborious

a task, process, or journey requiring considerable time and effort

resolution

a formal expression of opinion arrived at by a group vote

benevolent

well meaning and kindly

tyranny

cruel and oppressive government or rule

preliminary

denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important

cryptic

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

eminent

a person famous and respected within a particular sphere or a profession

maxim

a short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

ignominy

public shame or disgrace

predecessor

a person who held a job or office before the current holder

nonchalant

a person or manner feeling or appearing casually, calm, and relaxed

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently

apathetic

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern

monotonous

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest

incredulous

a person or manner unwilling or unable to believe something