Unit 10 Vocabulary ENGLISH III
1. Tyranny Noun Cruel use of power
2. Impious Adjective Irreverent; disrespectful
3. Ravage Noun Violent destruction
4. Relinquished Verb Given up
5. Pretense Noun False claim
6. Dominion Noun Rule; the right to govern
7. Eloquence Noun Expressive or graceful manner of speech
8. Despotism Noun Rule by a tyrant or king with unlimited power
9. Assent Noun Agreement
10. Tenure Noun Length of time that an office is held
11. Perfidy Noun Betrayal of trust
12. Opprobrium Noun Shameful conduct
13. Redress Noun Correction for a wrong done
14. Foment Verb Stimulate; provoke
15. Impunity Noun Immunity from harm or punishment