VOCAB

IN PREP FOR COURTLY LOVE THERE ARE 9 TOTAL.

DETERRENT
(N) something that stops something from happening Knowing that I will get in trouble is a deterrent when I am faced with certain choices.

AVARICE
(n) extreme desire for wealth, greed Her avarice lead her to marry a very old but very rich man.

REVELATION
(n) a dramatic revealing It was a revelation when I found out that I was number 1 in my class. It was no big revelation to find out that my brother is in ISS again.

COMMENSURATE
(adj) of the same extent and measure The employees pay will be commensurate with her experience. Nick Peters and Morgan Ds ability to play basketball is NOT commensurate with their height.

ATTAIN
(v) to accomplish or achieve He hopes to attain greatness in his lifetime.

DIMINISH
(v) to lessen or appear lessened As time goes on, my ability to stay up late diminishes.

APPREHENSION
(n) the state of being fearful of an outcome My apprehension keeps me from going skydiving.

INTENSIFY
(V) make greater or more intense Thinking of chocolate cake will intensify my hunger.

PRESUMPTION
(n) belief based on reasonable evidence Believing that she would pass the test is a presumption based on the fact that she studied for hour.