Wba Wordly Wise Vocabulary Book 7 Lesson 12

Front 1

Aftermath

Back 1

A consequence or result, often a negative one

Front 2

Aphorism

Back 2

A short statement of truth or principal; and adage

Front 3

Catharsis

Back 3

A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension. Adj. cathartic

Front 4

Cohort

Back 4

1.A group that is moving or working together, 2.one who assists another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice

Front 5

Culpable

Back 5

Deserving blame or censure n. culpability

Front 6

Diabolical

Back 6

Devilish; wicked or evil

Front 7

Enormity

Back 7

1.The state or quantity of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous 2. The state of quality of being huge, immense

Front 8

Gibe

Back 8

v. to utter taunting, sarcastic words n. a taunting scornful remark

Front 9

Innocuous

Back 9

Harmless; unlikely to offend

Front 10

Necessitate

Back 10

To require; to make necessary

Front 11

Odyssey

Back 11

1. a long, adventurous journey 2. An intellectual or spiritual quest

Front 12

Partisan

Back 12

1. a strong supporter or advocate 2. An armed fighter opposed to an occupying army. Adj. strongly biased in favor of a particularly party, cause , or position

Front 13

Posterity

Back 13

A person’s descendants; future generations

Front 14

Premeditated

Back 14

Fully planned beforehand; deliberate

Front 15

Scurrilous

Back 15

Vulgar; coarsely abusive