vocab 1

litany

a long, repetitive prayer or a tedious, detailed list of complaints or problems

Ostentatious

displaying wealth, luxury, or success in a flashy and excessive way to get attention or impress others

Vehement (

showing or expressing very strong feelings, intense passion, or great force

Lament

a passionate expression of deep grief, sorrow, or regret

Contentious

causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement, argument, or controversy

Incongruous

something is out of place, strange, or not in harmony with its surroundings

Fervor

intense emotion, passion, or a strong and sincere feeling of enthusiasm for something

Crass

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Bellicose

is an adjective that means demonstrating a ready disposition to fight, wage war, or start a conflict

Vacillate

to waver in mind, will, or feeling

Profound

something very deep, intense, or showing great knowledge and understanding

Superficial

existing or occurring at or on the surface, or lacking depth, thoroughness, or serious thought

Strident

unpleasantly loud, harsh, or grating

or expressing opinions in a very forceful, aggressive, and annoying way.

Idyllic

a place, scene, or time that is extremely pleasant, peaceful, beautiful, and carefree,

Sublime

extremely good, beautiful, or so great that it inspires a deep sense of awe and admiration

Reprieve

is a temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment, a bad situation, or an unpleasant event

Approbation

approval, praise, or official sanction

Alliteration

a literary device that repeats the same initial consonant sound in neighboring or closely connected words

Cacophony

a harsh, unpleasant mixture of loud and unharmonious sounds

Euphony

the quality of being pleasing to the ear, typically through a harmonious combination of words or sounds