Unit 7 vocab

parry

(n.) A defensive movement meant to deflect or ward off a thrust or blow

wallow

(n.) A pool of water or mud where animals roll around

excise

(n.) A tax on unnecessary goods

turncoat

(n.) One who changes to the opposite party or faction or reverses principles; A traitor

acme

(n.) The highest point of something; The highest level attainable

attribute

(n.) a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something

waver

(v.) To not make a definite choice

stance

a mental or emotional position adopted with respect to something

doctrine

a principle for acceptance or belief

convey

express, communicate

jaunty

lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree

tawdry

showy but cheap and of poor quality

belittle

to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.

haggard

worn and exhausted in appearance

predatory

(adj.) Living by killing, eating or robbing others

unassuming

(adj.) Not arrogant or pretentious

exotic

(adj.) Very unusual or from another part of the world; Foreign

juncture

A point in time especially a crucial one

menial

A servant who does lowly and unpleasant work

ravage

Devastating or destructive