Vocabulary Set # 7

abyss

a bottomless glut or pit; any unfathomable cavity or void extending below (often used figuratively)

arbitrary

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

arduous

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

capacious

large in capacity

cognizant

having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

credence

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

deprecate

to express strong disapproval of; deplore; belittle

divergent

tending to move apart in different directions; moving away from what is expected

ephemeral

anything short-lived; lasting a very short time; fleeting

feckless

generally incompetent and ineffectual; not fit to assume responsibility

harrowing

provoking feelings or fear or horror

inauspicious

boding ill; contrary to your welfare

iniquity

the absence of moral or spiritual value; an unjust act

intrinsically

with respect to its inherent nature; it describes things that are a vital, important, or a natural part of something

macabre

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

ostentatious

intended to attract notice and impress others; (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

precarious

not secure; beset with difficulties; fraught with danger

salubrious

promoting health; healthful

substantiate

to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; to give support to a claim

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive dictator