Vocab Quiz 1

2. Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. Ajective. e.g. "His illustrious predecessor."
7. be a perfect example of. Verb. e.g. "their careers epitomized the problems faced by their generation." Past tense: epitomized; past participle: epitomized
13. To improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it. Verb. e.g. "The way a smith would temper a sword ...." 2. An act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something). Verb. e.g. "Their idealism is tempered with realism."
15. Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Adjective. e.g."an irascible man"
18. To regret bitterly (something one has done or allowed to happen). Verb. e.g. "Ferguson will rue the day he turned down that offer."
19. A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
21. Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
22. Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
23. Special honor or respect shown publicly.
25. Not honorable in character or purpose.

1. Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
3. The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.
4. To be kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. Adjective. e.g."They carried on a surreptitious affair."
5. A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. Noun. e.g. "A range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse." 2. Official permission or approval for an action. Noun. "He appealed to the bishop for his sanction."
6. To give new energy or vigor to; revitalize. Verb. e.g. "The exercise and fresh air rejuvenated me."
8. Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
9. Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
10. Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. Noun. e.g. "He spoke without rancor."
11. Made holy; consecrated.
12. Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.e.g. "She had a strong and malign influence." Adjective. 2. verbspeak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.e.g. "Don't you dare malign her in my presence."
14. To hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.
16. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. Verb. e.g. "I had for a time vacillated between teaching and journalism"
17. Having or displaying a passionate intensity. Adjective. e.g. "A fervent disciple of tax reform"
20. Sullen and ill-tempered.
24. The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.