May+25+2010

We got our new vocab words today. Licentious- promiscuous- adj Conjure- to make appear as if by magic- v Ameliorate- to make something better- v Deference- humble submission- n Effrontery- rude behavior, lacking respect- n Trepidation- a feeling of fear that something might happen- n Subservient- obeying others unquestioningly- adj Imperceptible- almost impossible to see- adj Iniquity- immoral behavior- n Despotism- political system where the ruler has absolute power- n Pretense- a lie- n Contempt- being disobedient- n