Lesson 2

1. VERIFY- (verb) to make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate or justified

2. CREDENCE- (noun) belief or acceptance of something as ture

3. EQUANIMITY- (noun) mental calmness, composure and eveness of temper-especially in a difficult setting

4. STRINGENT- (adj.)- ( of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise and exacting

5. CARNAGE- (noun) the killing of a large number of people

6. BREVITY (noun) concise and exact use of time in writing or speech; shortness of time

7. INCISIVE (adj) (of person) intelligently analytical and clear thinking (of an account) accurate and sharply focused

8. LEGACY- (noun) an amount of $ or property left to someone in a will

9. TENACIOUS (adj) - keep a firm hold of something- not relinquishing a position, determined

10. TEMPORIZE- (verb) avoid making a decision or comitting oneself oneself in order to gain time.