Week 13b Vocabulary

Hamper-v

To restrict; to impede

Kindle-V

To ignite

Replete-Adj.

Full

Harangue-N

Lengthy speech; TIRADE; DIATRIBE;

Apotheosis-N

Highest point; PINNACLE; ACME; ZENITH; APOGEE

Reprehensible-Adj.

Disgraceful

Laceration-N

Deep cut

Irascible-Adj.

Irritable; PEEVISH

Haughty-Adj.

Arrogant; conceited

Tedium-N

Boredom; ENNUI

Placid-Adj.

calm

Abrasive-Adj.

Harsh; STRINGENT; STRIDENT

Cower-V

To cringe

Enigmatic-Adj.

Mysterious; CRYPTIC

Panegyric-N

Speech of praise

Absolution-N

Forgiveness; CLEMENCY

Tawdry-Adj.

Tastelessly showy; GARISH

Enshroud-V

To completely cover

Lachrymose-Adj.

Sad; MELANCHOLY; LUGUBRIOUS

Impunity-N

Not punishable