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Renaissance Vocabulary 1 word list

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AbatementReductions in amount, degree, or intensity
AfflictTo inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on
AloofDistant either physically or mentally
AmbiguousOpen to more than one interpretation
ApathyLack of emotion or interest
AppallsFilled with dismay
AssimilateAbsorb or digest
BaseThe lowest or bottom part
BeseechTo beg; to address an earnest or urgent request
CarnalRelating to the body or flesh
CommingledBlended
CommissionAllowance made to an agent for transacting business
ContriteRepentant
ContriveTo plan with cleverness
ConvocationAssembly
DiscordTension or strife
DiscretionAbility or power to decide responsibly
DissipateTo break up; scatter
DivulgeBecoming known
EntreatTo make an earnest request
EpitaphAn inscription as if on a tombstone
EquivocatesAvoid making explicit statement
Euphoria (ic)A marked feeling of well-being or elation
ExtolmentHigh praise
FortuitousHappening by chance or accident
GullibleEasily duped or cheated
LiableLegally obligated; responsible
MalleableCapable of being extended or shaped
NemesisOne who inflicts retribution or vengeance
NonchalanceShowing unconcern or indifference
OmniscientKnowing everything
PerditionLoss of the soul; eternal damnation
PlunderTo take by force; loot
ProcureTo gain possession of or obtain
ProdigalExceedingly reckless or wasteful
Purvey(or)One who supplies for business
ReplicationA rely to an answer; copy
SubornedInduced to commit an unlawful act
VisageFace or facial expression
VowAn earnest promise


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