Spring Freshman Vocab

Resolute

(adj.) firm in purpose or belief

Transgress

(v.) commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

Discreet

(adj.) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

Heresy

(n.) a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

Divulge

(v.) make known to the public information previously kept secret

Reverberate

(v.) ring or echo with sound

Cunning

(adj.) having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; (n.) skill in achieving one's ends by deceit

Dote

(v.) shower with love; show excessive affection for

Austere

(adj.) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor

Prerogative

(n.) a right reserved exclusively by a person or group

Surly

(adj.) unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation

Detest

(v.) dislike intensely

Disposition

(n.) your usual mood

Impetuous

(adj.) characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

Entreat

(v.) ask for or request earnestly

Scrutinize

(v.) look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

Furtive

(adj.) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy

Falter

(v.) move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

Predicament

(n.) an unpleasant or difficult situation

Nebulous

(adj.) lacking definite form or limits

Formidable

(adj.) inspiring fear or dread; extremely impressive in strength or excellence

Plausible

(adj.) apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful

Vindictive

(adj.) having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Odious

(adj.) extremely repulsive or unpleasant

Futile

(adj.) producing no result or effect

Obliterate

(v.) destroy utterly; wipe out

Articulate

(adj.) (of a person or person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently; (v.) express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently

Dissipate

(v.) cause to separate and go in different directions

Oblivion

(n.) the state of being disregarded or forgotten

Perturbed

(adj.) thrown into a state of agitated confusion