English 2 HH Midterm Vocab Words

(noun) Hardship; difficulty

(noun) disaster; catastrophe

(verb) become less harsh; be more merciful

(verb) satisfy a thirst

(noun) something given or done in return for something else; repayment

(adverb) in many ways

(verb) continue despite hardship; persist

(noun) sacraments or religious rites

(noun) physical makeup of a person

(noun) carefulness

(adj) all-powerful

(noun) one who reconciles opposing groups

(verb) cause

bring about

(adj)deceitful; treacherous

(Noun) Cruel or oppressive government or rule

(Adj. ) Favorably inclined or disposed

Advantageous

(Noun) a violent storm with high winds

(Adj.) Relating to war

(Verb) Ask or beg earnestly

Plead

(Adj.) Think deeply or seriously

Contemplative

(Verb) Feel Sorrow

Bemoan

(Noun) betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

(verb) obtain by threat or violence

(Noun) pretentious and vulgar display

(noun) extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.

(verb) erase (a mark) from a surface

(verb) make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous.

(adjective) accorded a great deal of respect

(adj) having two or more possible meanings

not easily or definitely understood: uncertain

(adj.) misleadingly attractive or correct

Superficially plausible

(adjective) deviating from what is standard

(noun) having the capacity to have feelings

(noun) a strong dislike or disinclination.

(verb) set or declare (someone) free from blame

(adjective) unnecessary

(noun) brisk and cheerful readiness.

(adj) (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral

(noun) a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.

(noun) behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.