Unit 1 & 2
(adj) - proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself
What is haughty?
(v, n): talk or actions that make unkind fun of someone or something
What is ridicule?
(adj) - without reason or sense
What is irrational?
(n) - the lack of justice or fairness
What is injustice?
(n. or v.) - a thing said or done for amusement; speaking or acting in a joking manner
What is jest?
(adj) - correct and proper beyond what is needed
What is prim?
(n): the action of checking or proving the accuracy of something
What is validation?
(adj) - no longer in use
What is obsolete?
(adj) - very painful; causing agony
What is excruciating?
(adj.) - extremely unpleasant
What is vile?
(n) - a comfortable or natural position to be in
What is element?
(n): an extreme desire or enthusiasm
What is mania?
(v) - to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening
What is wince?
(v) - to make greater in size or amount; increase
What is augment?
(adj.) - expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a humorous way
What is rueful?
(adj) - not slowing down in strength or determination
What is unrelenting?
(n) - a temporary escape from an undesirable situation
What is reprieve?
(adj) - being an essential part of the whole
What is integral?
(adj) - alert and careful of danger
What is vigilant?
(adj) - careful in one’s speech or actions, often to maintain confidentiality
What is discreet?
(adj) - a person or thing that is lively, spirited, or full or energy
What is spunky?
(adj) - very great or intense; having a deep understanding
What is profound?
(n) - terrible pain or suffering of the mind or body
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What is anguish?
(v) - to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder
What is impede?
(n.) - lack of knowledge or information
What is ignorance?