Book XVI — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book XVI

suppliant (noun)

A person who humbly begs or entreats someone, especially one seeking refuge or protection under sacred custom.

compunction (noun)

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows wrongdoing; remorse.

heinous (adjective)

Utterly wicked, shockingly evil, or deeply reprehensible.

redoubtable (adjective)

Formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or awe.

propitious (adjective)

Favorable, giving or indicating a good chance of success; graciously inclined.

marauders (noun)

People who roam about in search of things to steal or plunder; raiders.

piteously (adverb)

In a way that arouses pity or compassion; mournfully or wretchedly.

exploit (verb)

To investigate or examine; to test or probe (archaic usage, as distinct from the modern sense of taking advantage).

insolent (adjective)

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect; boldly disrespectful.

raiment (noun)

Clothing or garments, especially of a fine or special kind.

bane (noun)

A cause of great distress or annoyance; a person or thing that ruins or destroys.

impunity (noun)

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

pretext (noun)

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason; an excuse.

cloister (noun)

A covered walk or colonnade in a building, especially a roofed passage along the side of a courtyard.

accustomed (adjective)

Usual; customary; habitual.