English II Vocab List #5

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Amicable

Having a spirit of friendliness

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Apparition

A ghost or ghostlike image of a person

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Caprice

A sudden or unaccountable change of mood or behavior

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Consternation

Feelings of anxiety or dismay typically at something unexpected

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5

Deprave

To make someone immoral or wicked

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6

Digression

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

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Frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value

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Impertinent

Not showing proper respect

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Incredulous

(Of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

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10

Indiscretion

Behavior or speech that displays a lack of good judgement

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Obloquy

Strong public criticism or verbal abuse

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12

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

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13

Pander

To say, do, or provide what someone (such as an audience) wants or demands even though it is not good or proper

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Patronize

Treat in a way that is apparently kind of helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

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15

Retribution

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

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16

Spendthrift

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

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Squander

Waste something, especially money or time in a reckless and foolish manner

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Unscrupulous

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

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Vehemently

In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

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Vindictive

Having or showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge

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