sem 1 vocab

Irrelevant

not connected with or relevant to something

Plethora

a large or excessive amount of (something).

Jest

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke.

Rescinded

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Aghast

filled with horror or shock.

Narcissist

a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Mundane

lacking interest or excitement; dull.

Implore

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Affable

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant; conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste.

Lethargic

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Discourse

written or spoken communication or debate.

Zealous

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Clamor

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

Pious

devoutly religious.

Flounder

struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.

Anecdote

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Tenuous

very weak or slight.

Abrupt

sudden and unexpected.

Remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Petrified

so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.

Myriad

a countless or extremely great number.

Prominent

important, famous; noticeable.

Scrupulous

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Torrent

fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something

Unforeseen

not anticipated or predicted.

Alleviate

make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

Benevolent

well meaning and kindly.

Phlegmatic

(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

Flabbergasted

greatly surprised or astonished.

Hubris

excessive pride or self-confidence.

Morbid

characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

Sedate

calm, dignified, and unhurried.

Altruistic

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Amorphous

without a clearly defined shape or form.

Collusion

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

Corrode

destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action.

Demeanor

outward behavior or bearing.

Dubious

hesitating or doubting.

 Erroneous

wrong; incorrect.

Beseech

ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

Cajole

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

Immaculate

free from flaws or mistakes; perfect.

Harangue

a lengthy and aggressive speech.

Loquacious

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Omnipotent

(of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything.

Assimilate

take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

Dwindling

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

Shrewd

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Meticulous

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Motley

Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate

Callous

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Monotonous

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Falter

start to lose strength or momentum; move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence

Bewildered

perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

Sustain

strengthen or support physically or mentally.

Commotion

a state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Fatigue

extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

Accumulate

gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Verbose

using or expressed in more words than are needed.

Epistemological

relating to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion.

Therapeutic

relating to the healing of disease.

Apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Reticent

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Scapegoat

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

Ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Predecessor

a person who held a job or office before the current holder.

Catharsis

the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Rueful

expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

Incessant

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

Balked

hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.

Visceral

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

Capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Profound

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

Eloquent

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Disingenuous

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Garrulous

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Disseminate

spread (something, especially information) widely.

spread (something, especially information) widely.

discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

Catalyst

a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Avarice

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Contemporary

living or occurring at the same time / belonging to or occurring in the present. 

Sluggish

slow-moving or inactive / lacking energy or alertness.

Cacophony

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds.

Lavish

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Denigrate

criticize unfairly; disparage.

Inmersion

the action of immersing someone or something in a liquid.

Frugal

sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

Animosity

strong hostility.

Pacify

quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

Qualm

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

Zenith

the time at which something is most powerful or successful.

Archaic

very old or old-fashioned.

Advocate

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Belligerent

hostile and aggressive.

Abstemious

not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

Eradicate

destroy completely; put an end to.