English Vocab Words

Set 1 Unit1

Admonish

Admonish

To caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty

Breach

An opening/ gap/ rupture/ rift: a violation or infractio; (v) to create an opening, break through.

Brigand

Definition: A ________ is a term used to describe a bandit or an outlaw who engages in robbery or plunder They typically operate outside the boundaries of the law and are known for their acts of theft and violence.

Circumspect

Circumspect: Being cautious and ____________ in one's actions or decisions, carefully considering potential consequences before taking any steps.

Commandeer

To seize for military or official use

Cumbersome

something that is ________ and difficult to handle or manage due to its size, weight, or complexity. It can hinder efficiency and cause inconvenience or discomfort.

Deadlock

Standstill resulting from the opposition of two equal forces or factions

Debris

Scattered wreckage, fragments

Diffuse

To spread or scatter freely or wildly

Dilemma

A difficult or perplexing situation

Efface

To wipe out; to keep oneself from being noticed

Muddle

A state of __________ or confusion, often caused by disorganized thoughts or actions. It refers to a lack of clarity or order, making it difficult to understand or make sense of a situation.

Opinionated

Stubborn and often unreasonable in holding to one’s own ideas, having a closed mind

Parennial

A _______ is a type of plant that lives for more than two years, regrowing from its roots each year. (Lasting for a long time, persistent)

Predispose

To incline beforehand

Relinquish

To let go, give up

Salvage

To save from fire/shipwreck; property thus saved

Spasmodic

___________ refers to sudden and violent but brief; fitful;

Spurious

Not genuine

Unbridled

Lacking restraint