vocab

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal opinion, not on reason or fairness.

ex- A teacher giving random grades without explanation

Brazen

Bold and shameless, especially in a way that ignores rules or consequences.

ex- A student brazenly using AI on an assignment

Atrocious

Extremely bad, terrible, or shocking.

ex- An atrocious mistake that caused harm

Reprimand

To scold or criticize someone for doing something wrong.

ex-A coach 

scolds a player for poor sportsmanship

Dismal

Depressing, gloomy, or cheerless.

ex- A dismal rainy day.
A dismal performance by the team.

Retort

A quick, sharp, or clever reply.

ex- “If someone insults you, you give a retort back.”“Her clever retort silenced the critic.”

Inquire

To ask about something.

ex- “He inquired about the train schedule.”

Inquiring politely about a job opening.

Alleviate

To lessen or relieve pain, difficulty, or stress.

ex-Medicine that alleviates a headache.

A friend’s comfort alleviating sadness.

Precarious

Not safe or secure; risky or uncertain.

ex- Standing on a precarious ladder.

A precarious financial situation.

Credible

Believable; trustworthy.

ex- A credible news article with facts.

A credible witness in court.

Arrogant

Having too much pride; thinking you’re better than others.

ex- An arrogant athlete bragging nonstop.

“He was too arrogant to admit his mistake.”

Fabrication

Something that is made up or invented, especially a lie.

ex- Making up a 

story to avoid trouble

Ominous

Suggesting that something bad is about to happen.

ex- Ominous storm clouds forming overhead

Apprehensive

Nervous or fearful about something that may happen.

ex- Feeling apprehensive before giving a big speech.

“She was apprehensive about moving to a new city.”

Reverence

Deep respect for someone or something.

ex- Students showing reverence during the national anthem.

Religious reverence shown in prayer.

Gallant

Brave and noble; also, polite and attentive.

ex- A gallant knight rescuing someone in danger.

Tenacious

Holding on strongly; persistent.

ex- A tenacious student studying until they understand.

A climber with a tenacious grip on the mountain.

Impartial

Fair; not taking sides.

ex- A judge being impartial in court.

A referee calling the game fairly.