Vocab Quiz 97-132 prep

exalt

to think or speak very highly of someone

exult

Feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation of success

superfluous

Unnecessary, especially thought being more than enough

trifling

unimportant or (not) trivial

refrain

1. A repeated line or number of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse
2. Stop one's self from doing something

hackneyed

unoriginal and therefore lacking significance

solipsist

one who believes the self solely can be known to exist

mawkish

sentimental in a feeble or sickly way.

itinerant

traveling from place to place

fastidious

very attentive to, and concerned about accuracy and detail

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

stentorian

loud and powerful voice

magistrate

a civil officer, who conducts minor courts

snide

derogatory or mocking in an indirect way

taciturn

reserved in speech; saying little

cortege

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

reproach

to express disapproval with or in something

laguid

slow and relaxed, pleasantly lazy

yoke

something regarded as oppressive or burdensome

consummate

1. complete (a transaction or attempt); make perfect.
2. Showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect

orthodox

conventional and unoriginal; normal

prodigal

using money and resources freely and recklessly

cupidity

greed for money or possessions.

preclude

prevent from happening; make impossible

prostrate

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward

brocade

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread

consternation

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

absolution

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

idolatry

extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone

vitriol

cruel and bitter criticism

sardonic

grimly mocking and cynical

effontery

insolent or impertinent behavior

atone

make amends or reparation

maxim

a short pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conflict

prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

approbation

approval or praise