Vocab 1
A structure that has a roof and walls
What is an edifice?
A very steep cliff
What is a precipice?
An outer room or waiting area that leads into another room
What is an antechamber?
A lay judge or civil authority who administers the law
What is a magistrate?
Up to this point; until the present time
What is hitherto?
A detail that is considered insignificant
What is a trifle?
Well seasoned stew of meat and vegetables
What is a ragout?
Be of use to, be useful to
What is avail?
The philosophical study of being and knowing
What is metaphysics?
Bending the head or body in reverence or submission
What is obeisance?
A witty or clever remark
What is bon mot?
Move about aimlessly or without any destination
What is rove?
Compete for something
What is vie?
A feeling of anxiety, uneasiness, or restlessness
What is inquietude?
Careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
What is circumspect?
Get by special effort
What is procure?
Introduce or insert in a subtle manner
Recovery or preservation from loss or danger
An act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
What is depredation?
Intensity or forcefulness of expression
What is vehemence?
What is rapacious?
A part or portion of something
What is moiety?
Find repugnant
What is execrate?
Sad beyond comforting; incapable of being soothed
What is disconsolate?
Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy
What is cabal?