Ms. Drake Vocabulary :skull:

Benchmark

Noun

A standard against which things may be compared

Robust

Adjective

Strong and able to withstand difficult conditions

Concur

Verb

To be on the same opinion; agree

Foofaraw

Noun

A great deal of fuss or attention given to a minor matter

Hiatus

Noun

A period of time when something is temporarily stopped

Vacillate

Verb

To go back and forth between different opinions or actions

Succomb

Verb

To stop trying to resist something; to be brought to an end

Sodden

Adjective

Wet through and through; thoroughly wet

Ambiguous

Adjective

Not Clear; Vague

Ogdoad

Noun

A group of eight

Lucrative

Adjective

Something that generates significant financial gains

Catechize

Verb

To teach by asking questions

Dekko

Noun

A quick look

Excel

Verb

To do something extremely well or better than others

Nugatory

Adjective

Of no value or importance

Onomatopoetic

Verb

Words that imitate the noise they describe

Adament

Adjective

Describes someone who is unwilling to change an opinion or decision

Catalyst

Noun

Someone or something that causes change

Cacophony

Noun

A loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds

Sashay

Verb

To walk in a slow and confident way that makes people notice you

Volition

Noun

the power to make your own choices or decisions

Begrudge

Verb

To feel mad or unhappy because you have to do, pay, or give something

Churlish

Adjective

Describes someone who is unfriendly, mean, or impolite

Indelible

Adjective

Describes something that is impossible to erase or forget

Protector

Adjective

someone who keeps other safe

Augment

Noun

To make something larger or fuller by adding to it

Nadir

Noun

The lowest point of something

Transpire

Verb

To happen or occur

Epitome

Noun

A typical example (a person or thing that shows all the typical qualities of something)

Divert

Verb

To cause someone to change course or change purpose

Erroneous

Adjective

Wrong; incorrect

Semimonthly

Adjective

Happening twice every month

Inane

Adjective

lacking sense; stupid

Zenith

Noun

The highest point of something

Trek

Noun

a long and difficult journey, typically carried out on foot

Debateable

Adjective

Open to discussion or argument

Shirk

Verb

To doge responsibilities

Enthralled

Verb

Captivated by something or someone

Ruminate

Verb

To think deeply about something

Verbatim

Adjective

repeating the exact same words that were used

Incessant

Adjective

Something annoying or unpleasant that never stops

Rigmarole

Noun

A complicated and often unnecessary procedure [or process]

Prattle

Verb

To go on and on about something unimportant

Innocuous

Adjective

Not harmful nor offensive

Lollygag

Verb

Wasting time; to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious

Mar

Verb

To spoil or damage something

Gorge

Vern

To eat until you are unable to eat anymore

Penultimate

Adjective

Next to the last

Impulsive

Adjective

Doing things suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects it may have

Propensity

Noun

A tendency to act in a particular way

Quandary

Noun

A state of doubt about what to do in a certain difficult situation

Ban

Verb

To forbid something; especially officially

Commence

Verb

to begin/start

Lament

Verb

To express sorrow or regret

Thwart

Verb

Prevent someone from accomplishing something

Risk

Noun

The possibility of something bad happening

Loathsome

Adjective

Extremely unpleasant; disgusting

Sockdolager

Noun

something that settles the matter; a decisive blow or answer

Plethora

Noun

a large or excessive amount of something

Boasting

Verb

To talk in a way that shows you are too proud of something that you (have or can) do

Demarcate

Verb

To set boundaries or limits of

Hubris

Noun

arrogance and excessive pride

Scamper

Verb

To run quickly or playfully

Nocturnal

Adjective

done, occurring, or active at night

Supine

Adjective

Lying flat on the back, facing upward (looking up)

Vermin

Noun

Harmful or objectionable creature, such as a roach or rat

Windfall

Noun

An amount of money that somebody wins or receives unexpectedly

Furtive

Verb

Done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed

Fathom

Verb

to fully understand or wholly appreciate the depth of something

Bailiwick

Noun

One’s particular area of interest

Admonish

Verb

To scold in a mild manner

Brusque

Adjective

Abrupt; blunt

Traduce

Noun

To speak badly of or tell lies about someone so as to damage their reputation

Cygnet

Noun

A young swan

Panacea

Noun

An answer or solution for all problems or difficulties

Forego

Verb

to give up or to do without something

Pessimistic

Adjective

expecting the worst possible outcome

Saccharine

Adjective

excessively sweet or sentimental

Scant

Adjective

barely enough; very little

Metamorphisis

Noun

A complete change in the appearance or character of someone

Decelerate

Verb

reduce speed, slow down, or cause to move more slowly

Empathy

Noun

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Anecdote

Noun

A short and amusing OR interesting story about a real incident or person

Verbose

Adjective

Using more words than needed

Scapegoat

Noun

A person who is blamed for something that someone else has done

Squalid

Adjective

Extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of a lack of money

Scrutinize

Verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Hobbledehoy

Noun

An awkward adolescent boy

Egress

Noun/Verb

go out of or leave a place/means OR path of exit

Disparity

Noun

A difference in treatment, especially on that is seen as unfair

Conundrum

Noun

A confusing and difficult problem or question

Bilk

Verb

to cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

Flummoxed

Adjective

To be utterly confused or perplexed

Somnolent

Adjective

Sleepiness, the state of being drowsy, ready to fall asleep

Flout

Verb

Openly disregard a rule, law, or agreement

Convoluted

Adjective

Complicated and difficult to understand

Impeccable

Adjective

Perfect in every way

Orifice

Noun

an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass

Expedite

Verb

to make something happen more quickly

Gewgaw

Noun

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