English 3 Pre IB Vocab

Sundry

adj: various or assorted

Solace

noun: comfort in a time of distress

Lamentable

adj: of circumstances that are bad and deplorable and therefore leading to regret

Melancholy

adj: a feeling sadness, gloomy; downhearted

Countenance

noun: one’s appearance, esp. of the face.

Copious

adj: in large amounts; abundant

Abhor

verb: to regard with disgust and hatred

Parochial

adj: relating to a church parish; or having a limited or narrow outlook (narrow minded)

Ingratiating

adj; intending to gain approval by fawning (being overly nice with the intent to gain something in return)

Corroborate

verb: to confirm

Calumny

noun: false and defamatory

Prodigious

adj: remarkably impressively great in extent, size or degree

Deposition

noun: a testimony taken down in writing under oath

Beguile

verb: to charm or enchant someone usually in a deceptive way (negative connotation)

Deference

noun: humble submission and respect

Qualms

noun: uneasy feelings or doubts, misgivings

Slovenly

adj: messy, dirty, disheveled, unkempt

Conciliatory

adj: intending or likely to appease, pacify, or placate

Usurp

verb: take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Relinquish

verb: to give up

Arbitrary

adj: based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system

Acquiesce

verb: accept something reluctantly but without protest

Transient

adj: lasting only for a short time, impermanent

Celestial

adj: heavenly

Impious

adj: not showing respect or reverence, esp for a god.

Insidious

adj: proceeding in a gradual subtle way, but with the harmful effects

Calamity

noun: a disaster

Arduous

adj: involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Supplicate

verb: to ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

Importune

verb: to ask urgently or repeatedly.

Aversion

noun: a strong dislike

Pertureb

adj: annoyed, agitated

Congenial

adj: suited to ones need or nature; agreeble

Pervade

verb: to spread through every part of

Spulcher

noun: a tomb, burial chamber or grave

Ornery

adj: bad tempered and combative

Brazen

adj: bold and without shame (neg connotation)

Careen

verb: move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction

Sublime

adj: of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Addled

adj: unable to think clearly; confused.

Illustrious

adj: well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

Forlorn

adj: pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

Spry

adj: lively, active

Caveat

noun: a warning or provisio of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

Adage

noun: a proverb, or short statement expressing a general truth

Mar

verb: impair the apperance of; disfigure

Frenetic

adj: fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way, frantic

Furtive

adj: sneaky

Reproach

verb: address (someone) in such a way to express disapproval or dissapointment.

Supercilious

adj: suggesting a belief that one in superior to another; arrogant

Effeminate

adj: feminine, unmanly

Incredulous

adj: skeptical, unbelieving

Deft

adj: neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements

Peremptory

adj: insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way

Innuendo

noun: an allusive remark or hint, typically a suggestive or belittling one.

Prodigality

noun: the quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful extravagance in spending

Vehemently

adverb: in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

Vacuous

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindlessness

Credulity

noun: a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true, gullible

Punctilious

adj: showing great attention to detail or correct behavior