Lesson 17 Vocab

Mr. PeroneSTAE

Abstemious

Sparing (usually in eating or drinking)

Temperate

AdmonishTo caution, advise, or

counsel against something

AmityFriendship

BastionA

fortificationA stronghold

CallousHardenedInsensitiveIndifferent

Unsympathetic

ClemencyLeniency

DebunkDisprove

To expose the falseness or hypocrisy of

something

Debunk

DiffuseTo spread in all directions

DupeTo trick, fool, deceive, or

cheatTo Bilk

ExorciseTo expel an evil

spirit

To get rid of something

troublesome

Finesse• Spin Move

Delicate skill

HumilityQuality or state of being humble

in spirit

Thank you,

thank you,

you’re far too kind!

Imperious

Overbearing

Get to work!

LarcenyThe act of stealing

another’s property

MirthGladness and

merriment usually

accompanied by laughter

Mollify To soothe or

appeaseTo assuage

Neologism

A newly coined word or phrase

New use of word (often

disapproved of)

OrthodoxConforming to

established standards

Conventional

PlightDifficult or adverse situation

Repertoire

A list of works of music or

readings that are ready for performance

Rupture

To burstTo break apart

SolicitousWorried,

concerned

StolidShowing little

emotion

Tempestuous

Turbulent, stormy

Untenable

Not able to be defended

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