English Vocab: Allstar Jews

Abhorrence

Disgust, hatred

Compelled

Felt driven to do something

Wavered

Hesitate, swayed or trembled with indecision

Versatility

The ability to adapt or change

Resigned

Yielded or submitted to

Traipsing

Walking without plans, wandering

Animosity

Dislike or hostility

Overzealous

Obsessed with or overexcited about something

Succumbing

Surrendering, giving in to

Vigilant

Watchful, alert

Vehement

Intense, forceful

Transgressor

A person who breaks the law or commits a wrong

Idyllic

Simple and peaceful

Desecrated

Destroyed or treated without respect

Paradox

A statement that seems to contradict itself, but actually expresses truth

Unflappable

Calm in crisis situations

Copiously

In great abundance

Epitome

A perfect example of something

Nostalgia

A sentimental desire to return to the past

Malnourished

Not receiving proper nutrition

Charisma

Personal charm

Amiable

Sociable and friendly

Fanatical

Obsessed with a single idea

Temerity

Boldness

Alleviated

Made free of pain or suffering

Irretrievable

Unable to be fixed

Opportune

Ideal, well-chosen

Anarchist

Person who believes in a society without a government

Bereaved

Suffered from a loss of a loved one

Vantage

A viewpoint