Jacob new vocab (10/21/2026)

Adversity

A difficult or challenging situation.

Apprehensive

Worried or nervous about something that might happen.

Compelling

Very convincing or interesting; able to hold someone's attention.

Contradict

To state the opposite of what someone else has said or what is already known.

Credible

Believable or worthy of being trusted.

Defiant

Refusing to obey or show respect for authority.

Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more options.

Elusive

Difficult to find

Exaggerate

To describe something as greater

Frivolous

Not serious or sensible; lacking importance.

Hesitant

Uncertain or slow to act because of doubt or nervousness.

Impartiality

The quality of treating all sides fairly without favoritism.

Justify

To give reasons or evidence to show that something is reasonable or correct.

Monotonous

Dull and repetitive; lacking variety.

Perceive

To notice

Reconcile

To restore a friendly relationship or find a way to resolve a disagreement.

Significant

Important or meaningful; having a noticeable effect.

Tentative

Not final or certain; subject to change.

Undermine

To weaken someone's confidence

Withstand

To resist or endure pressure