Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Vocabulary Words List 3


Supinely – marked by or showing lethargy, passivity, or blameworthy indifference; adverb
Inviolate – free from violation, or injury, undisturbed; adjective
Martial – warlike; adjective
Despotism – the exercise of absolute authority; noun
Prudent – wise or judicious in practical affairs; adjective
Abrogate – to abolish by formal or official means; verb
Buttress – any prop or support; noun
Concomitant – existing or occurring with something else, often in a lesser way, accompanying; adjective
Diaphanous – very sheer and light, almost completely transparent or translucent; adjective
Impinge – to make an impression; have an effect or impact; verb

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