list 20 vocab

claque

a group of people hired to applaud a performer or public speaker

copacetic

fine; in excellent order; okay

dichotomy

a division or contrast between 2 things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different

fetter

to restrict or restrain in an unfair or undesirable way

incontrovertible

not able to be denied or disputed

maudlin

self-pitying or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkness

myriad

a countless or extremely great number

obstreperous

noisy and difficult to control

pallid

pale, typically because of poor health

prodigal

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; tastefully extravagant

progeny

a descendant of a person, animal, plant; offspring

reprehensible

deserving censure or condemnation

stultify

cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of tedious or restrictive routine

surmount

to overcome a difficult or obstacle

vex

to make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried