Dual Credit English- Vocab 7 (3-24)

Arrogate

To claim or take without right.

Banal

boring, ordinary, and not original

Emulate

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

Substantiate

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

Eschew

deliberately avoid using; abstain from

Pejorative

expressing contempt or disapproval

Taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Acquisitive

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

intransigent

unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Largesse

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon other

Tenable

able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Decry

publicly denounce.

Piquant

having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor.

Feckless

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Dissemble

conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

Nefarious

(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.