Vocab
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1. Rancor (noun) Extreme hatred or ill will
2. Remorse (noun) Deep regret for a sin or wrongdoing
3. Renegade (noun) One who deserts a cause and goes over to the other
side; a traitor
4. Retribution (noun) A just or deserved punishment
5. Sanction (noun / verb) Permission, support; to give approval to
6. Scourge (noun) A person or thing which causes great trouble or
misfortune; to inflict
7. Strident (adj.) Harsh sounding
8 Taciturn (adj.) Not fond of talking; usually silent
9. Temerity (noun) Reckless boldness
10. Terse (adj.) Brief, to the point
11. Uncanny (adj.) Weird, strange; mysterious; acute
12. Unctuous (adj.) Excessively polite; oily
13. Verbose (adj.) Using more words than are needed; wordy
14. Vindicate (verb) To clear of guilt or blame
15. Vindictive (adj.) Seeking revenge; bearing a grudge
