Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers? Vocab Unit 4

Prototype

an original model on which later versions are patterned

Arduous

hard to do, requiring much effort

Pompous

(adj.) overly self-important in speech and manner; excessively stately or ceremonious

Precipice

a very steep cliff; the brink or edge of disaster

Anarchy

(n) a lack of government and law; confusion

Reprieve

(n) a temporary relief or delay; (v) to grant a postponement

AAnarchyccess

(n) approach or admittance to places, persons, things; an increase; (v) to get at, obtain

Hoodwink

(v.) to mislead by a trick, deceive

Pliant

bending readily; easily influenced

Fated

determined in advance by destiny or fortune

Inanimate

not having life; without energy or spirit

Auspicious

favorable; fortunate

Larceny

theft; robbery; stealing

Revile

to attack with words, call bad names

Incenerate

to burn to ashes

Disentangle

to free from tangles or complications

Rectify

to make right, correct

Daunt

to overcome with fear, intimidate; to dishearten, discourage

Abscond

to run off and hide

Intrepid

very brave, fearless, unshakable