Membean Level 2

contemptible

deserving shame, worthy of scorn, disgraceful, despicable, Deserving of or held in contempt; despicable

intertwine

interconnection of two things, to twist together; to become involved with

punctuate

emphasized at intervals or interrupted

pensive

Deep in thought

vivavious

lively

gradient

a rate of inclination; a slope

philanthropy

Goodwill to fellow human beings

sumptuous

Costly, rich, magnificent

unrelenting

never giving up; non-stop

facade

A deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation

immaculate

free from stain or blemish

fallacy

A false or mistaken idea.

disillusion

To cause to realize that an ideal or belief is wrong, results in dissapointment

mercenary

Interested in money or gain, greedy

granule

a small compact particle of a substance.

unwieldy

Hard to handle or manage; clumsy

gregarious

outgoing; sociable

chronic

Continuing for a long time; continuous, lasting

adage

A familiar proverb or wise saying

pinnacle

A high peak or point

flamboyant

Excessively showy; unrestrained

primeval

Belonging to the first ages; ancient

amicable

Friendly, agreeable

liquidate

To settle a debt by selling something off

vainglorious

excessively proud or boastful

arbiter

A judge who decides a disputed issue

sanctity

Godliness; holiness

contentious

argumentative; quarrelsome; causing controversy or disagreement

demarcation

Marking of boundaries

nominal

existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

acme

highest point; summit; the highest level or degree attainable

topography

A description of surface features of land.

demographic

Data relating to study of human population

genteel

refined; polite; aristocratic; affecting refinement

appraisal

An estimate of the current value of the property.

sedate

Calm

temperamental

Typically unpredictable and erratic in behavior in that they are easily upset or irritated, moody

captivate

To catch the attention of by beauty or excellence; to enchant; to fascinate

topical

of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events

errant

Disobedient

caricature

An exaggerated portrayal of one's features

ludicrous

Absurd; ridiculous

antiquated

Obsolete, out of fashion, no longer usable

voracious

Desiring or consuming great quantities

tangible

Capable of being touched

taint

a stain or spot; a mark of corruption or dishonor; to stain or contaminate

strata

layers

cosmopolitan

Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

intermittent

stopping and beginning again, sporadic

disdain

Intense dislike

grotesque

unnatural, distorted; bizarre

noxious

Harmful to health

veracity

filled with truth and accuracy

confidant

A person entrusted with secrets

ornate

Elaborately decorated

remedial

Providing a remedy, curative; correcting a deficient skill

veritable

Actual, true, real

nullify

To make null; declare invalid

radical

extreme ideas, going against the roots

lustrous

shiny, reflecting light

rudimentary

first or elementary principals

copious

large quantity in number

gravity

heaviness in weight, important

centenary

pertaining to a period of 100 years

exuberance

being enthusiastic and extremely joyous

definitive

absolute, most reliable or complete

precarious

ambiguous danger, perilous,

efficacy

effectiveness

stigma

mark of disgrace

neurotic

someone who suffers from excessive anxiety, worrysome

zealous

active, devoted, enthusiastic

condescend

feeling superior

prolific

producing in large quantities or numbers of, productive

accolade

an award or honor, giving praise

pugnacious

quarrelsome and aggressive

besiege

to attack, siege or surround

momentous

of great importance

lucid

clear perception, intelligible

cadence

rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

buttress

any prop or support

oblivious

Lacking awareness

vigilant

alertly watchful

suave

smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the sense

crescendo

steadily increasing in volume or force

poignant

Deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions

disseminate

to scatter or spread widely

epitaph

a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone

archaic

ancient; old-fashioned

flagrant

Clearly offensive or bad; conspicuously acting against what is right.

tedium

Boredom

edifice

a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building

superfluous

Additional to what is necessary; extra

utilitarian

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

volatile

easily arouse or changeable; lively or explosive, liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

pungent

sharp and irritating to the senses

vehement

intense, forceful, powerful

melodramatic

Overly emotional

fissure

A narrow slit

connoisseur

An expert, particularly in matters of art and taste

wane

To decrease gradually