Vocabulary2
Terms
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- beseech
- v to make an urgent appeal; to beg eagerly
- thespian
- n actor adj pertaining to drama or acting
- prerogative
- n an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege
- nemesis
- n an avenging agent; something or someone a person cannot conquer
- tantalize
- v to torment with the sight of something out of reach; tease by arousing expectation
- despondent
- adj dejected; depressed from loss of hope, confidence, or courage
- connive
- v to cooperate secretly in an illegal or wrongful action, coolude; to scheme, to plot
- rampart
- n a broad embankment for fortification; a protective barrier
- edict
- n a formal order; an official proclamation having the force of law
- requite
- v to return; to repay
- laud
- v to praise
- immutable
- adj unchangeable; changless
- respite
- n a delay for a time especially from anything distressing; an interval of relief
- cryptic
- adj mysterious, puzzling;abrupt, terse;secret
- stringent
- adj strict,severe;compelling;convincing