Voices of the Oppressed & Free Vocabulary

orator

(n) a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled

The orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech.

benevolent

(adj) marked by or disposed to doing good;organized for the purpose of doing good

The benevolent man donated money to support local schools.

deficient

(adj.) inadequate in amount or degree

Many people are deficient in vitamin D, which can lead to health issues.

fervent

(adj.) characterized by intense emotion

His fervent acting convinced the producers that he was the best person for the part.

consternation

(noun) fear resulting from the awareness of danger

The look of consternation on her face told him something was wrong.

redolent

(adj.) having a strong pleasant odor

The garden after the rain was redolent with the sweet scent of blooming roses.

smite

(v.) to inflict a heavy blow onto or

In boxing, the goal is to smite your opponent hard enough to win.

subtle

(adj.) 1. Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze 2. Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way 3. Able to make fine distinctions

Both paintings looked the same at first glance, but after looking closer, there were subtle details that were difficult to notice before

myriad

(n) a large indefinite number

When I came home from school, I was faced with a myriad of chores to complete

guile

(n) to be sly or possess cunning intelligence

The fox used guile to outwit its predator.

elixir

(n) a substance believed to cure all ills

My grandma needed a magic elixir to cure her disease

elusive

(adj.) skillful at evading capture

Peace is still a very elusive goal for the world

tumultuous

(adj.) characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

The applause was rewarding, but tumultuous