Lesson 29 Awe, Corrupt, Disposition, Illustrious, Papist, Redeem, Repress, Stern, Taunt, Vie
awe Fear; dread; amazement; wonder
corrupt Tarnished; evil; rotten
disposition A natural tendency or prevailing mood
illustrious Famous, usually as a result of outstanding achievement
papist A supporter of the pope (often a disparaging term)
redeem To make amends or act to win forgiveness; to save from sin
repress To quell; to restrain heavily; to keep down by force
stern Severe or hard; unrelenting in appearance and manner; humorless
taint Stain; bare suggestion of sin and corruption; imperfection
vie To attempt; to strive; to compete