All Vocab Words (1,2,3,4)

Solemnly renounce

to repeal or do away with

not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking

keen insight- able to make good judgement

existing before a war (Civil War)

conducive to success; favorable

to contradict

remover material that is considered offensive

trickery; deception

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

causing harm or damage

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

give the right to vote to

an experience of sudden and striking realization

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant

silly and pointless

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward

an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.

manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.

dominance of one country or group over others

excessive pride

to change (holder of a public office) w/misconduct or challenge the validity of them

Instill by persistent instruction

insert into something else

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

naive, simplistic, and superficial

act in an excessively subservient manner

a policy or attitude of letting things go on take their own course

the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge or ancient text dictionary

looking or sounding sad and dismal

a transformation or dramatic change

each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided

technical names or naming system in an art or science

not involving or relating to a specific religious sect or political group

to certify legally

overly submissive and eager to please

a model; an example

relating to or consisting of money

of or occurring every day; daily

a payment made for a wrong or an injury

cheerful; optimistic

characterized by or showing interest or concern

the saying of the same thing twice in a different style

An owner and cultivator of a small farm.

exaggeratedly or insincerely flattering

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

caused something to happen

without a clearly defined shape or form

understood by few, mysterious, secret

high-sounding but w/little meaning

relating to the pleasant aspects of country life

swiftness of movement

severely critical of others

hoped for but impossible to achieve

excessively sweet, rich, sentimental to a sickening degree

a flirtatious woman

scarcity

not candid or sincere, pretending to know less than you do

giving their name to something

deliberately avoid using, abstain from

root out, destroy completely

easy, effortless

to shock or excite, stimulate

a lengthy and aggressive speech (lecture or reprimand)

to dispute the truth or validity

having long-established habit that is unlikely to change

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

a social enviroment

a small quantity of something, especially something valuable

the customs or characteristics of a community

wicked, criminal, sinister

render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

used to refer to something that is one’s duty or responsibility

flamboyant confidence of style or manner

read something, typically in a thorough or careful way

a feeling of irritation or resentment, or to stimulate interest or curiosity

sounding sad and mournful

safe to drink; drinkable

steal something

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

aggressively greedy or grasping

loud and harsh; grating

having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters

make appropriate return for (a favor, service, or wrongdoing)

eager or quick to argue to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

Excessively embellished in style or language, bombasticBeing in a state of distention, swollen

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

deliberate and unprovoked violent actionsexually unrestrained

generally pleasing or engaging often because of a childlike charm or innocence

the time at which something is most powerful or successful

a soft gentle breeze

careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage

individually separate and distinct

display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance

openly disregard (a rule, law or convention).

bad behavior done openly and unashamedly

(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.