ECSU Public Speaking Vocab List 3

Interloper (n.)

One who moves in where he/she isn’t wanted or has no right; an intruder

Intrinsic (adj.)

Belonging to someone or something by its very nature; originating in a bodily organ or part.

Inveigh (v.)

To make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

Lassitude (n.)

weariness of body or mind, lack of energy; fatigue

Millennium (n.)

A period of one thousand years; a period of great joy; golden age

Occult (adj.) + (v.) + (n.)

(Adj.) Secret, hidden from view, not detectable; mysterious, magical, uncanny

(v.) to hide

(n.) supernatural

Permeate (v.)

To spread through, penetrate, soak through

Precipitate (v.) + (adj.) + (n.)

(v.) moisture falling from a great bright or suddenly (rain).

(adj.) excessive haste

(n.) moisture; product of action or process

Stringent (adj.)

Strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling

Surmise (v.) + (n.)

(v.) to believe without certain supporting evidence

(n.) an idea that lacks definite proof

Abominate (v.)

To have an intense dislike or hatred

Acculturation (n.)

Cultures blending in together

Adventitious (adj.)

Not originally part of something; happens by chance, by accident, or outside cause

Ascribe (v.)

To assign or refer to, attribute

Circuitous (adj.)

Roundabout not direct