ELA 10 - Word of the day PT. 2

• Abjure 


  Serious rejection/renounciation
• Omnipotent


  Unlimited power and can do anything (often used to compare to a god)
• Conspicuous


  Standing out, to be clearly visible
• Incognito


  Hiding your true identity
• Contrive


  To make a plan in a clever way
• Audacious


  To take on bold risks confidently
• Pious 


  To be devoutly religious
• Furtive


  Avoiding attention due to guilt
• Gaunt


  To look skinny and unfed due to hunger or age
• Throng


  A large packed crowd of people OR animals
• Beseech


  Asking someone to do something in a sincere and urgent manner
• Illustrious 


  Someone who is well-respected and admired because of their past achievements