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