10th Grade English Vocab

valor

bravery

sovereign

possessing power

Multitudinous

numerous

equivocate

use ambiguous language to conceal the truth

predominance

greater in amount; possession of control/power

cherubin

angel; baby

alarum

call to arms

porter

doorkeeper

scruples

doubts/hesitation

warrant

justification

indissoluble

unable to be destroyed

dauntless

fearless/determined

cogent

convincing; reasonable

jocund

cheerful

infirmity

weakness

malevolent

state of being hateful

dogmatic

assertive in one's opinions

didactic

instructive

adage

saying

rapport

harmonious relationship with a group

dispatch

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

epicure

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink

galling

annoying, humiliating

entreaty

an earnest or humble request

haribinger

someone or something that announces or signals the approach of another

deft

demonstrating skill and/or cleverness

ecstacy

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement; an emotional or religious frenzy or trancelike state, originally one involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence

flout

to openly disregard (a rule, law or convention); to mock or scoff at

dimunition

a reduction in the size, extent, or important of something

homage

special honor or respect shown publicly

fret

to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

Credulous

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

Hideous

ugly, disgusting, extremely unpleasant

Daunt

To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

Esteem

How someone feels about a person

expeditious

done with speed and efficiency

Desolate

deserted/barren; unhappy

Equivocate

use ambiguous language to hide the truth

Disdain

consider to be unworthy

Forswear

agree to give up or do without (something)/ swear falsely

lecher

a person having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

kindle

to ignite literally or figuratively

palatable

acceptable or satisfactory, typically in terms of taste

husband

to use resources economically; to conserve

laud

to praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context

humane

having or showing compassion or benevolence

mirth

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

obscure

uncertain; concealed

largess

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others

lament

to mourn a loss of something or someone

malady

a disease or illness

malicious

evil, spiteful

homely

unattractive, plain looking

intemperance

lack of moderation or restraint; excessive indulgence

malice

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will

malevolence

the state of having or showing a wish to do evil to others

mettle

a person's ability to cope with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

mortify

to cause someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated

industrious

diligent and hard-working

oblivion

the state of being unaware or empty

Posterity

Future generations; descendants.

Quell

To suppress or put an end to, often with force.

Purveyor

A supplier or provider, often of provisions.

Potent

Powerful or influential.

Petty

Small-minded or insignificant.

Rend

To tear apart violently.

Rue

To regret deeply.

Prattle

Foolish or meaningless talk.

Quench

To satisfy or extinguish.

Scrupulous

honest or careful.

Reconcile

To restore harmony or settle differences.

Profundity

Deep insight or great intellectual depth.

Pernicious

Deadly and destructive.

Resolute

Determined and unwavering.

Plight

A dangerous or difficult situation.

Sanctify

To make holy or pure.

Rancor

Deep-seated bitterness or hatred.

Prate

To talk excessively and foolishly.

Prologue

An introduction or prelude.

Requite

To return or repay (especially harm or kindness).

Foreboding

A strong feeling that something bad is going to happen; a sense of impending doom.

Satiate

To satisfy fully or to an excessive degree.

Fortitude

Courage and strength in facing difficulties or adversity.

Capacious

Spacious

Cull

To select or gather from a larger group, often with care.

Pedantry

Excessive concern with minor details or rules, especially in teaching or learning.

Indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued.

Chimerical

Highly unrealistic; fanciful or imaginary.

Prognosticate

To predict or foretell a future event based on present indications.

Mien

A person's appearance, manner, or demeanor, especially as it reflects their character or mood.

Minutiae

Small or precise details; trivial matters.

Asylum

A place of refuge or protection; a shelter, often for those in distress.

Convalescence

The process of recovering from illness or injury.

Vacillate

To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

Avail

Use or benefit; advantage in a given situation.

Dilatoriness

Tendency to delay or procrastinate; slowness.

Verdant

Green with vegetation; lush and fertile.

Dirge

A mournful song or piece of music, often associated with funerals.

Depraved

Morally corrupt or wicked.

Perdition

A state of eternal punishment or damnation; complete ruin.