Vocab 6

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Malaise

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

Malignant

(Of a tumor) very virulent or infectious; evil in nature, influence, or effect.

Equanimity

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Vociferate

To shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently.

Remnant

A small remaining quantity of something.

Encroach

To intrude on a person's territory or a little-known right.

Benediction

An utterance of good wishes; a blessing.

Benefactor

A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

Benevolent

Well meaning and kindly.

Benign

Gentle; kindly; (of a disease) not harmful in effect.

Burgeon

To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

Complacent

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Complaisant

Willing to please others; obliging; consenting.

Congregate

To gather into a crowd or mass.

Dexterous

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

Elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Equitable

Fair and impartial.

Equivocal

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Evoke

To bring or recall to the conscious mind.

Invoke

To cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

Impede

To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them.

Irrevocable

Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Malfeasance

Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

Placate

To make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Sophomoric

Pertaining to or characteristic of a sophomore; conceited and overconfident of one's knowledge, but poorly informed and immature.

Sophistry

The use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

Anaerobic

Relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen.

Decelerate

To reduce the speed of; slow down.

Magnanimous

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

Nondescript

Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.