Unit 13 Level H Vocab
imprecation
a curse; the act of cursing
vestige
a trace or visible evidence of something that once existed but now is lost or vanished
bromide
a trite or commonplace remark; a tiresome or boring person; a sedative
mercurial
characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes of mood; fickle or inconstant
chronic
continuing over a long period of time or recurring often
protocol
customs and regulations dealing with official behavior and etiquette, as in a court or among diplomats; a type of international agreement; a memorandum, official account, or record
vainglory
excessive pride in and boastfulness about one's own accomplishments or qualities; a vain show or display
chauvinist
extravagantly patriotic; blindly devoted to a cause; such a person
sub rosa
in secret; confidentially; privately; secretive
ineluctable
not able to be avoided, changed, or overcome
factionalism
party strife and intrigue
accolade
praise or approval; a ceremonial embrace or greeting
resplendent
shining or gleaming brilliantly; splendid or magnificent
acerbity
sourness or bitterness of taste; harshness or severity of manner or expression
immaculate
spotless; without blemish or fault
volition
the power to choose, will, or decide; the act of choosing, willing, or deciding
attrition
the process of wearing down by friction or gradual impairment
stigmatize
to brand or mark as in some way discreditable, disgraceful, or ignominious
expound
to explain in detail
palliate
to make less serious or severe by glossing over; to relieve without actually curing, mitigate