English II Vocab List #5

Amicable

Having a spirit of friendliness

Apparition

A ghost or ghostlike image of a person

Caprice

A sudden or unaccountable change of mood or behavior

Consternation

Feelings of anxiety or dismay typically at something unexpected

Deprave

To make someone immoral or wicked

Digression

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

Frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value

Impertinent

Not showing proper respect

Incredulous

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

Indiscretion

Behavior or speech that displays a lack of good judgement

Obloquy

Strong public criticism or verbal abuse

Obstinate

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

Pander

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

Patronize

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

Retribution

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

Spendthrift

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

Squander

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

Unscrupulous

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

Vehemently

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

Vindictive

Having or showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge