vocab 7
attribute
(n.) a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something
waver
(v.) To not make a definite choice; To show indecision
convey
(v.) to transport; to transmit; to communicate, make known; to transfer ownership or title to
stance
(n.) A mental, physical or emotional position adopted with respect to something; A position
wallow
(n.) A pool of water or mud where animals roll around; (v.) To roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, etc. for refreshment
menial
(n.) A servant who does lowly and unpleasant work; (adj.) Of or relating to lowly and sometimes degrading work
juncture
a point in time, especially a crucial one, joint or connection
doctrine
a principle of body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, teachings
excise
a tax on unnecessary goods, to remove by as if by cutting
ravage
devastating, destructive or ruinous damage, to bring heavy destruction on
jaunty
lighthearted, animated, easy and carefree
predatory
living by killing, eating or robbing others
turncoat
one who changes to the opposite party of faction or reverses principles, a traitor
acme
the highest point
belittle
to make something seem less important
unassuming
(adj.) Not arrogant or pretentious; Modest
tawdry
(adj.) Showy, cheap and tacky; Gaudy
exotic
(adj.) Very unusual or from another part of the world; Foreign
haggard
(adj.) Worn and exhausted in appearance
parry
(n.) A defensive movement meant to deflect or ward off a thrust or blow; (v.) To deflect or ward off a weapon or blow