AFOQT Vocab Section

Brusque

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

Rebuke

Express sharp disapproval or criticism

Communique

An official announcement or statement

Vex

Make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Canny

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment

Braw

Fine or excellent

Ensign

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality

Portent

A sign, omen, or warning that a significant and often calamitous event is about to happen

Auspice

Prophetic sign, omen, or favorable circumstance

Baccate

A plant or fruit that is pulpy, fleshy, or resembles a true berry in shape and texture

Bevy

A large group or collection of people or things

Cantankerous

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Boisterous

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Prelate

A bishop or other high ecclesiastical dignitary.

Cajole

Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Inveterate

Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

Derelict

In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect

Beguile

Charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Absconded

Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

Despondent

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Stalwart

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking

Diaphanous

(Especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent

Arduous

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious

Dissent

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held

Disparate

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison

Divisive

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people

Drudgery

Hard menial or dull work

Eddy

A circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool

Epitaph

A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

Accentuate

Make more noticeable or prominent

Engender

Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)