Vocab 2 APLANG

Oblivious (adj)

Unaware or unmindful. Example: He walked through the hall, oblivious to the paper taped on his back.

Indifferent (adj)

Having no interest or concern; unconcerned, apathetic. Example: She was indifferent about the debate, not caring who won.

Obscure (adj)

Not clear, hard to understand; not well known. Example: The directions were so obscure that no one could follow them.

Jocular (adj)

Joking or playful in nature. Example: His jocular comment made everyone laugh during the meeting.

Fracas (noun)

A noisy fight or disturbance. Example: A fracas broke out in the cafeteria over a spilled drink.

Corroborate (verb)

To confirm or support with evidence. Example: The witness corroborated the defendant’s story with her testimony.

Eloquent (adj)

Fluent, persuasive, or moving in speech or writing. Example: Her eloquent speech brought the audience to tears.

Guile (noun)

Clever, deceitful, or crafty behavior. Example: He used guile to trick his opponents into losing the game.

Biased (adj)

Showing unfair preference or prejudice. Example: The judge was accused of being biased toward one side.

Virulent (adj)

Extremely harmful, poisonous, or hostile. Example: The virulent rumor spread quickly through the school.

Provincial (adj/noun)

Narrow-minded or limited in perspective; relating to a province. Example: Her provincial views kept her from accepting new ideas.

Servile (adj)

Overly submissive, like a servant. Example: The servant’s servile attitude annoyed his master.

Affectation (noun)

A false display of behavior to impress others. Example: Her British accent was just an affectation from watching movies.

Pretentious (adj)

Trying to appear more important or cultured than one really is. Example: His pretentious speech turned everyone off.

Antecedent (noun)

Something that comes before; a prior event or cause. Example: The antecedent to the war was years of political tension.

Strident (adj)

Harsh, loud, or grating in sound. Example: The strident alarm woke everyone in the building.

Conciliatory (adj)

Intended to make peace or reconcile. Example: He offered a conciliatory apology after the argument.

Eccentric (adj/noun)

Unconventional, odd, or unusual; a person with such traits. Example: The eccentric professor wore mismatched shoes on purpose.

Refute (verb)

To prove something false or incorrect. Example: The scientist refuted the claim with solid evidence.

Trivial (adj)

Of little value or importance. Example: The teacher dismissed the complaint as trivial.