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Bethrothed
Adj
.
Engaged
to be
married
.
n
.
A
person
to
whom
one is
engaged
to be
married
.
Blasphemy
n
.
An
act
or
statement
that
shows
disrespect
or
irreverence
toward something considered
sacred
.
Cadence
n
.
A
rhythm
marked
by a
regular
beat
.
The
rising
and
falling
of the
voice
in
human
speech
.
Canon
n
.
A
rule
or
principle
that
provides
the
norm
for
judgement
.
The
works
of a
writer
accepted
as
authentic
.
Denouement
( A French word now part of our vocabulary.)
n
.
The
outcome
of a
series
of
events
.
The
final
resolution
following the
climax
of the
plot
of a
work
of
drama
or
fiction
.
Edict
n
.
A
statement
or
command
having the force of law.
Enamor
(Usaully used with of or with)
v
.
To
inspire
with
love
; to
captivate
.
Insenate
adj
.
Lacking
sensation
or
awareness
.
Lacking
sense
or
ability
to
reason
.
Brutal
;
lacking feeling
.
Renegade
n
.
A
person
who
deserts
one
group
or cause for another; a
traitor
.
A
person
who
rejects
lawful
behavior
.
soliloquy
n
.
A
speech
in which a
character's
thoughts
are
given
verbal
expression
.
Stricture
(Usaully plural
)
n
.
A
strong
criticism
.
Anything that
restricts
or
limits
.
Triumvirate
n
.
A
group
of
three
, especially one possessing
great power
or
eminece
.
Usurp
v
.
To
seize
and
hold
power
or
authority
in an
illegal
or
unjust manner
.
Vestment
(often plural)
n
.
An
outer garment
, especially one indicating a
role
,
rank
, or
offive
.
Votary
n
.
A
person
who is
devoted
to a
cause
or
organization
, expecially one of a
religious nature
.
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Lesson 8 vocabulary
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