Vocabulary Week 5

apparition A ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual experience

epitaph A brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone

inaudible Not able to be heard

assert To declare or state as truth, maintain or defend

disdain To look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully

ethical Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong

cower To crouch or shrink away from in fear or shame

aghast Filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror

ample More than enough

facetious Humorous; not meant seriously

pulverize To grind or pound to a powder or dust

jurisdiction An area of authority or control

volatile Highly changeable; fickle

plebian Common; belonging to the lower class

prodigal Wastefully extravagant

indiscriminate Without restraint or control

plausible Appearing true

proximity Nearness, closeness

sequel That which follows; a literary work or film continuing the story of one written or made earlier

intrigue Crafty dealings, underhanded plotting