Fall Vocab 2025

Austerity

(Noun) In self-denial - refraining from worldly pleasures

Enmity

(Noun) In state of deep-seated ill-will, hatred, hostility

Poignant

(Adj) Deeply affecting, moving

Sanctity

(Noun) Quality of being holy

Venerable

(Adj) Profoundly honored, deserving of respect because of age or achievement

Aberration

(Noun) Something that differs from the norm; a deviation

Benign

(Adj) Not threatening, mild

Temerity

(Noun) Audacity, recklessness

Umbrage

(Noun) Resentment, offense

Vehemently

(Adv) Marked by intense force or emotion

Acrimony

(Noun) Bitterness, discord

Irascible

(Adj) Easily angered

Prowess

(Noun) Extraordinary ability

Reclusive

(Adj) Solitary, shunning society

Vigilant

(Adj) Watchful, alert

Diligent

(Adj) Marked by painstaking effort; hard-working

Dubious

(Adj) Doubtful, of unlikely authenticity

Eclectic

(Adj) Made up of a variety of sources or styles

Egregious

(Adj) Conspicuously (obviously) bad or offensive

Disparage

(Verb) To criticize or speak ill of

Exculpate

(Verb) To free from guilt or blame

Florid

(Adj) Describing flowery or elaborate speech

Gratuitous

(Adj) Given freely; unearned; unwarranted

Hackneyed

(Adj) Worn out through overuse; trite

Jovial

(Adj) Markedly good humored, especially as evidenced by cheerfulness

Capitulate

(Verb) To give or surrender

Demeanor

(Noun) A way of looking and behaving that reveals one’s character

Ignominy

(Noun) Public embarrassment of disgrace

Machination

(Noun) Secret, clever, or unfair methods used to achieve something

Wantonly

(Adv) In an extreme, harmful manner that shows no care for others

Indefatigable

(Adj) determined, never giving up

Inexorable

(Adj) Continuing, without any possibility of being stopped

Placid

(Adj) Having a calm appearance or characteristics

Surmount

(Verb) To overcome

Conjecture

(Noun) An idea or opinion formed by guessing

Perambulate

(Verb) Walk or travel in a certain area in a leisurely way

Immutable

(Adj) Unable to be changed

Convalescence

(Noun) Time spent recovering from an illness

Encomium

(Noun) A speech or piece of writing that praises someone

Dilatory

(Adj) Slow to act

Asseveration

(Noun) A solemn, serious statement of something

Ennui

(Noun) A feeling of boredom or melancholy

Fetter

(Noun) A restriction on something’s freedom

Uncouth

(Adj) Uncivilized, lacking manners or politeness

Torpor

(Noun) A state of laziness or lifelessness

Idealize

(Verb) To consider perfect

Obdurate

Unyielding to persuasion or moral influences

Ostentatious

Excessively showy, glitzy

Profound

Having great depth or seriousness

Superfluous

Exceeding what is necessary; extra