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