Vocabulary Final

Vocabulary flashcards generated from lecture notes.

Acclaim

Enthusiastic public praise or approval.

Acknowledge

To admit the truth or recognize the existence of something.

Acquire

To gain possession or control of something.

Adverse

Unfavorable or harmful.

Aghast

Filled with shock or horror.

Appoint

To assign a duty or position to someone.

Arduous

Requiring a lot of effort, difficult and tiring.

Aspire

To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

Astute

Clever and perceptive; able to accurately assess situations.

Authority

The power to give orders or make decisions.

Bigot

A person who is intolerant towards those with different opinions or beliefs.

Blatant

Obvious in an offensive or shameless way.

Capitulate

To surrender or give in, especially after resistance.

Compromise

A settlement of differences where each side gives up something.

Conclusive

Serving to settle an issue; final.

Conservation

The protection of aspects of nature.

Consternation

Feeling of anxiety or dismay at something unexpected.

Covet

To strongly desire something that belongs to someone else.

Debut

A first public appearance or presentation.

Deplore

To strongly disapprove of or regret.

Devious

Sneaky or underhanded; not straightforward.

Disrupt

To interrupt or cause disorder.

Dissuade

To persuade someone not to do something.

Distinction

A difference or contrast between similar things.

Distinction

Excellence that sets someone apart

Dwindle

To gradually become smaller or fewer.

Endure

To suffer through something difficult patiently.

Enlighten

To give knowledge or insight.

Enthrall

To captivate or hold the complete attention of.

Era

A period of time marked by distinctive events or characteristics.

Flourish

To grow or develop in a healthy, vigorous way.

Forage

To search widely for food or resources.

Foster

To encourage or promote growth or development.

Grueling

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Harass

To bother or trouble repeatedly.

Impede

To block or slow the progress of something.

Impunity

Freedom from punishment or consequences.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or concern; unconcerned.

Inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Intensify

To become more intense or stronger.

Intrepid

Fearless and adventurous.

Invincible

Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

Kindle

To start a fire or spark interest or emotion.

Lavish

Rich and blown or luxury.

Legendary

Famous or well-known, often from legends of history.

Mentor

A trusted guide or adviser.

Monitor

To watch, observe, or check something over time.

Naive

Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent.

Necessity

Something that is essential or required.

Negligent

Careless, or failing to take proper care.

Overwhelm

Overpower or flood with emotion, problems, force.

Participate

To take part in something.

Perceive

To be aware of or understand through the senses.

Pioneer

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

Pique

To arouse interest or curiosity; to irritate.

Plight

A difficult or unfortunate situation.

Predatory

Living by hunting other animals, exploiting others.

Probe

To examine closely or explore thoroughly.

Proficient

Skilled and competent in a particular area.

Prowess

Exceptional skill or ability.

Proximity

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Realize

To become aware of something.

Receptive

Willing to listen or accept new ideas.

Resolve

To settle or find a solution; determined.

Ruthless

Without mercy or compassion.

Sacred

Holy, or deeply respected.

Species

A group of similar organisms capable of breeding.

Staunch

Loyal and committed in attitude.

Stringent

Strict, precise, and exacting.

Tedious

Long, boring, and tiresome.

Throng

A large, densely packed crowd of people.

Vocation

A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.

Zest

Great enthusiasm and energy.