English 12 vocab quiz

Aberration

a change from what is typical/ usual (not considered normal)

Impetuous

Acting/ finishing something without thought or care, moving forcefully or rapidly

Capitulate

To surrender or give in to certain terms

Mitigate

make something less severe, lessen the gravity of a situation/ subject

Bias

A mental tendency of preference or prejudice

Nonchalant

Marked by or exhibiting a lack of interest or excitement. Casually indifferent

Mundane

characterization of something that is plain, routine or ordinary

Guile

Treacherous, cunning or deceitful

Flippant

Lacking due respect or seriousness

Bombastic

High sounding but with little meaning

Multifarious

Having many aspects + various types

Immutable

unchanged over time, unable to be changed

Brazen

Bold and without shame

Diligent

Having/ showing care and contentiousness in ones work or duties

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing/ affection for the past

Wistful

Showing/ having feelings of vague or regretful longing

Nefarious

An activity of wicked or criminal nature

Zeal

Enthusiasm, dedication or eagerness for something

Malleable

Easy to change, easily influenced

Jaded

Tired, bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having too much of something

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly

Opulent

extremely rich, luxurious and lavish (wealthy)

Gregarious

A word to describe someone fond of company

Pretentious

a person that tries to seem important/ significant but you do not believe that they are

Demagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires of ordinary people

Novice

A person inexperienced/ new to something