Vocab Learning

abet

To help someone do something wrong or bad.

accord

An agreement or harmony between people or groups.

adept

Being very skilled or good at doing something.

advocate

To support or speak in favour of something or someone.

allot

To give a certain amount of something to someone or for a purpose.

aloof

Someone who is not very friendly or keeps to themselves.

amiss

When something is not right or is wrong.

anarchy

A situation where there is no order or control, often leading to confusion.

apprehend

To catch or arrest someone who is thought to have done something wrong.

ardent

Having a lot of passion or enthusiasm for something.

assail

To attack someone or something with force or words.

assimilate

To understand and take in new information or ideas.

atrocity

A very cruel or terrible act that causes harm to people.

audacious

Being very bold or daring, often in a surprising way.

augment

To make something larger or more complete by adding to it.

avail

To make use of something or take advantage of it.

avid

Having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.

awry

When something does not go as planned or is not in the right position.

balmy

Describes weather that is pleasantly warm and gentle.

benign

Kind and gentle, not harmful or dangerous.

blasé

Feeling bored or uninterested because something is very familiar.

bonanza

A situation where there is a large amount of something valuable or good.

cache

A hidden place where things are stored for future use.

capacious

Having a lot of space inside; able to hold much.

chastise

To tell someone they have done something wrong in a firm way.

citadel

A strong building or fortress that protects a city or people.

clad

To be covered or dressed in a particular material or clothing.

commemorate

To remember and show respect for someone or something special.

congregation

A group of people gathered together for a special purpose, often in a religious setting.

conscientious

Being careful and doing things with a lot of attention and effort.

contentious

Causing a lot of disagreement or argument.

crusade

A strong effort to make a change or support a cause.

culminate

To reach the highest point or final stage of something.

decathlon

A sports event where athletes compete in ten different track and field activities.

deciduous

Trees or plants that lose their leaves in certain seasons.

deface

To damage or spoil the appearance of something.

deplore

To strongly dislike or disapprove of something.

deter

To stop someone from doing something by making them think twice.

dire

Very serious or urgent, often needing immediate attention.

disdain

A feeling of not liking someone or something because you think they are not important or good enough.

disgruntled

Feeling unhappy or annoyed about something.

eccentric

Someone or something that is different or unusual in a fun way.

encroach

To slowly move into someone else's space or area.

enigma

Something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

epoch

A long period of time in history marked by important events.

excerpt

A small part taken from a book, movie, or music.

fastidious

Being very careful and picky about details.

fallacy

A belief or idea that is not true or is misleading.

feasible

Possible to do or achieve.

fissure

A long, narrow opening or crack in a surface.

foreboding

A feeling that something bad is going to happen.

formidable

Something that is very powerful or difficult to deal with.

fortify

To make something stronger or more secure.

gaunt

Looking very thin and tired, often because of not having enough food or being sick.

gingerly

To do something very carefully and gently.

glut

Having too much of something, more than is needed.

grope

To feel around with your hands when you cannot see well.

haggard

Looking very tired and worn out, often from worry or lack of sleep.

hindrance

Something that makes it difficult to do something or go somewhere.

illicit

Something that is not allowed by rules or laws.

imperative

Something that is very important and needs to be done.

inaugurate

To officially start something, like a new project or event.

instill

To gradually teach or introduce an idea or feeling into someone's mind.

Interloper

Someone who enters a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.

judicious

Showing good judgement and making wise decisions.

languish

To become weak or lose strength over time.

loll

To sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way.

lucrative

Bringing in a lot of money or profit.

malign

To say bad things about someone or something.

mien

The way someone looks or acts that shows their mood or character.

obtrusive

Something that stands out in a way that is not welcome or is too noticeable.

ornate

Having a lot of decoration or fancy details.

overt

Something that is done openly and is easy to see.

paradigm

A way of thinking or doing things that is commonly accepted.

pioneer

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area or develop a new idea.

pithy

Using few words to say something important or clever.

plunder

To take things from a place, often by force, especially during a war.

porous

Having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through.

precocious

Showing skills or abilities at an earlier age than usual.

preposterous

Something that is very silly or makes no sense.

pretentious

Acting like you are more important or smarter than others.

pseudonym

A name someone uses instead of their real name, often to keep their identity secret.

resuscitate

To bring someone or something back to life or consciousness.

sage

A wise person who is respected for their knowledge and good judgment.

rue

To feel sorry or regret about something that happened.

servile

Always wanting to please others, often too much.

sporadic

Happening at irregular times, not often or regularly.

stint

A short period of time spent doing a specific activity.

strident

A sound that is loud and harsh.

supersede

To take the place of something because it is better or newer.

susceptible

Easily affected or harmed by something.

tedious

Something that is boring and takes a long time to do.

teem

To be full of or have many of something.

tirade

A long, angry speech about something that upsets someone.

trepidation

A feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen.

vie

To compete eagerly with someone to achieve something.

vilify

To say bad things about someone to make others think poorly of them.

voracious

Having a very eager approach to eating or doing something.