1. Unit 5 Vocabulary Definitions

2. Amnesty (n). Many political prisoners were freed under the amnesty granted by the new regime.

3. Amnesty (n). Many political prisoners were freed under the amnesty granted by the new regime. Definition: A general pardon for an offense against a government in general Any act of forgiveness or absolution

4. Autonomy (n.) Even after the thirteen colonies gained autonomy from England, many Americans clung to English traditions.

5. Autonomy (n.) Even after the thirteen colonies gained autonomy from England, many Americans clung to English traditions. Definition Self-government Political control

6. Axiomatic (adj.) One should not accept the idea that the camera never lies as an axiomatic truth.

7. Axiomatic (adj.) One should not accept the idea that the camera never lies as an axiomatic truth. Definition Self-evident Expressing a university accepted principle or rule

8. Blazon (v.) They will blazon the results of the election across the internet and every television set in the land.

9. Blazon (v.) They will blazon the results of the election across the internet and every television set in the land. Definition To adorn or embellish To display conspicuously To publish or proclaim widely

10. Caveat (n.) The well-known Latin phrase “caveat emptor” means “Let the buyer beware.”

11. Caveat (n.) The well-known Latin phrase “caveat emptor” means “Let the buyer beware.” Definition A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior

12. Equitable (adj.) He did more work, so a sixty-forty split of the profits seemed an equitable arrangement.

13. Equitable (adj.) He did more work, so a sixty-forty split of the profits seemed an equitable arrangement. Definition Fair, just Embodying principles of justice

14. Extricate (v.) The ring must have slid off my finger as I was trying to extricate the fish from the net.

15. Extricate (v.) The ring must have slid off my finger as I was trying to extricate the fish from the net. Definition To free from entanglements or difficulties To remove with effort

16. Filch (v.) If you filch pennies from the cash drawer, you are unlikely, after a while, to be satisfied with only pennies.

17. Filch (v.) If you filch pennies from the cash drawer, you are unlikely, after a while, to be satisfied with only pennies. Definition To steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts

18. Flout (v.) She chose to ignore my advice, not because she wanted to flout my beliefs, but because she had strong opinions of her own.

19. Flout (v.) She chose to ignore my advice, not because she wanted to flout my beliefs, but because she had strong opinions of her own. Definition To mock, treat with contempt

20. Fractious (adj.) It seemed as if even the smoothest-running organizations contain one or two fractious elements.

21. Fractious (adj.) It seemed as if even the smoothest-running organizations contain one or two fractious elements. Definition Tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary Unpredictable

22. Precept (n.) Many religions follow the precept that it is important to treat others as you, yourself, would like to be treated.

23. Precept (n.) Many religions follow the precept that it is important to treat others as you, yourself, would like to be treated. Definition A rule of conduct or action

24. Salutary (adj.) The cute new puppy had a salutary effect on her health.

25. Salutary (adj.) The cute new puppy had a salutary effect on her health. Definition Beneficial, helpful Healthful, wholesome

26. Scathing (adj.) Sometimes a carefully reasoned discussion does more to change people’s minds that a scathing attack.

27. Scathing (adj.) Sometimes a carefully reasoned discussion does more to change people’s minds that a scathing attack. Definition Bitterly severe, withering Causing great harm

28. Scourge (v.) Jonathan Swift used wit to scourge the British government for its cruel treatment of Ireland.

29. Scourge (v./n.) Jonathan Swift used wit to scourge the British government for its cruel treatment of Ireland. Definition V-> To whip, punish severely N-> A cause of affliction or suffering; a source of severe punishment or criticism

30. Sepulchral (adj.) My sister announced in a sever and sepulchral tone of voice that we were out of cookies.

31. Sepulchral (adj.) My sister announced in a sever and sepulchral tone of voice that we were out of cookies. Definition Funeral, typical of the tomb Extremely gloomy or dismal

32. Soporific (adj.) He claimed that the musical, despite its energy, was soporific and that he had slept through the entire second act.

33. Soporific (adj./n.) He claimed that the musical, despite its energy, was soporific and that he had slept through the entire second act. Definition Adj.-> tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy N.-> Something that induces sleep

34. Straitlaced (adj.) Travelers may find people overseas straitlaced in some way but surprisingly free in others.

35. Straitlaced (adj.) Travelers may find people overseas straitlaced in some way but surprisingly free in others. Definition Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct Prudish Purtianical

36. Transient (adj.) His bad mood was transient, and by the time he’d finished his breakfast, he was smiling.

37. Transient (adj./n.) His bad mood was transient, and by the time he’d finished his breakfast, he was smiling. Definition Adj.-> Lasting only a short time, fleeting N.-> One who stays only a short time

38. Unwieldy (adj.) We loaded the truck with the chairs and the coffee table, but the grand piano was too unwieldy.

39. Unwieldy (adj.) We loaded the truck with the chairs and the coffee table, but the grand piano was too unwieldy. Definition Not easily carried, handled or managed because of size or complexity

40. Vapid (adj.) While critics called the movie vapid, I thought the performers were very compelling.

41. Vapid (adj.) While critics called the movie vapid, I thought the performers were very compelling. Definition Dull, uninteresting, tiresome Lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force