ADV English II: TJLC Vocabulary

Insolent

Openly rude or disrespectful, especially toward authority, in a bold or cheeky way.

Ex: "The [term] player shrugged at the coach and sauntered off the field."

Betroth

To formally promise to marry someone, often with families' agreement, making the couple engaged until the wedding.

Ex: "In the novel, two rivals are [term]ed to unite their feuding houses."

Felicitous

Well-suited and pleasing to the situation or choice of words, giving a sense of rightness or good timing.

Ex: "Her [term] title captured the story's theme in five perfect words."

Auspicious

Showing signs of future success or good luck, suggesting things are likely to turn out well.

Ex: "A clear sky made for an [term] start to the festival."

Pungent

Having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is immediately noticeable and sometimes harsh.

Ex: "A [term] whiff of vinegar filled the kitchen."

Lament

To express deep sadness or regret—often aloud or in writing—about a loss, mistake, or misfortune.

Ex: "He [term]ed the missed chance that could have changed everything."

Admonish

To warn or firmly tell someone to stop or improve their behavior, usually for their own good.

Ex: "The teacher [term]ed us to cite our sources carefully."

Presumptuous

Acting with unwarranted boldness by taking liberties or assuming permission you don't actually have.

Ex: "It felt [term] to announce the partnership before it was approved."

Apparition

A ghostlike figure or sudden, unusual appearance that seems unreal or supernatural.

Ex: "She froze as an [term] in a white dress drifted across the hall."

Malignant

Dangerous and harmful in nature, especially describing a cancer that can invade or spread to other parts of the body.

Ex: "Tests showed the tumor was [term] and required immediate treatment."

Relent

To become less harsh, severe, or stubborn, and finally give in or ease up.

Ex: "After hours of debate, the committee [term]ed and extended the deadline."

Peril

Serious danger, especially a real risk of harm, loss, or injury.

Ex: "Sailors knew the [term] of steering too close to the rocks."

Stagnant

Not moving or growing—like still water or a stalled economy—and often becoming stale or unhealthy.

Ex: "With no new ideas, the project grew [term]."

Chasm

A deep fissure in the earth or a wide, hard-to-bridge gap between people, groups, or ideas.

Ex: "A [term] opened between the friends over the ethics of the plan."

Benevolent

Kind and generous in attitude and actions, often showing a real desire to help others.

Ex: "A [term] donor quietly paid the students' fees."

Reproach

To express blame, disappointment, or disapproval toward someone for something they did wrong.

Ex: "She [term]ed him for breaking his promise."

Disparaging

Belittling; expressing that something is of little worth.

Ex: "[term] remarks about her accent silenced the room."

Obstinate

Stubbornly fixed in your opinions or behavior and unwilling to change even when given good reasons.

Ex: "He was [term] about keeping the flawed design."

Apathetic

Showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern about things that usually matter to people.

Ex: "The [term] crowd barely reacted to the announcement."

Acquiesce

To accept or agree to something without arguing, often reluctantly or quietly.

Ex: "Tired of fighting, she [term]ed to the revised plan."