Eng 9, Vocab Quiz 3

negligence

negligence

n: failure to take proper care in doing smth

belie

v: (of an appearance) fall to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict

peril

n: serious and immediate danger

prodigal

adj.: spending money/resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

discreet

adj.: careful/circumspect in ones speech/actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage

exquisite

adj.:extremely beautiful/delicate

valiant

adj.: possessing/showing courage/determination

malice

n: intention/desire to do evil; ill will

balked

v: hesitate/be unwilling to accept and idea/undertaking

contemplation

n: action of looking thoughtfully at smth for a long time; deep reflective thought

clamorous

adj.: making a loud/confused noise

chide

v: scold/rebuke

beguile

v: charm/enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way

aloof

adj.: unfriendly/not forthcoming; cool and distant

fervor

n: intense/passionate feeling

usurp

v: take (a position of power/importance) illegally/by force; take the place of (someone in a position of power) illegally; supplant

prosper

v: succeed in material terms; be financially successful; flourish physically; grow strong/healthy

recompense

v: make amends to (someone) for loss/harm suffered; compensate