Lesson 8
engaged or to be married
Betrothed
group of three, episcally one possesing power
triumvirate
a showof bravery
bravado
loss of memory
amnesia
having to do with horseback riding
equestrian
to inspire with love; to captivate
enamor
an act that shows disrespect or irreverence torward something considered sacred
blasphemy
one's house or place of residence
domicile
to strip plants of leaves
to bring to a state of peace or quiet
appease
a person whp deserts one group or cause for another
renegade
a rythem marked by a regular beat
cadence
a coming or arrival
advent
oliterate or erase completely
expunge
to scold or criticize severly
upbraid
a strong criticism
stricture
a person who is devoted to a cause or organization, espically religous
votary
a strong inclination torward something
proclivity
to soil, tarnish, or besmirch
sully
a sudden collapse, downfall
debacle
lack of awareness
insensate
statement or comand having the force of law
edict
to put out of sight or mind
relegate
common place, lacking force or significance because of overuse
hackneyed
a gradual reduction in numbers or loss of strength
attrition