English 9 Vocabulary 2

Renounce

Verb. To give up

Inconsolable

Adj. extremely sad and not able to be confronted

Squander

Verb. To spend foolishly; waste

Respite

Noun. A period of rest or relief

Vindicated

Verb. Cleared of accusation; blame, suspicion or doubt

Dole

Verb. To distribute; to give out sparingly

Obstinate

Adj. stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chose course of action; unyielding

Indefatigable

Adj. persisting tirelessly

Ignominious

Adj. deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Blithely

Adv; in a carefree manner; merrily, happily

Privy

Adj. sharing in knowledge of something private or secret

Gamboled

Verb. Run or jump about playfully; to skip about

Conciliatory

Adj. intended or likely to pacify; tending to soothe or reconcile

Lamentation

Noun. Expression of regret or sorrow; weeping

Superannuated

Adj. obsolete through age or new developments; outdated

Wafted

Verb. Floated gently through the air

Insoluble

Adj. impossible to solve or fix; unable to be dissolved

Machination

An evil design or plan; plot or scheme

Ensconce

To settle comfortable and firmly in position; to put or hide in a safe space

Stout

Adj. plump; stocky; substantial

Enmity

Noun. The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Vivacious

Adj. likely, sprightly, full of energy

Expound

Verb. To explain in detail; to clarify

Accord

Noun. Agreement, harmony; (verb) to agree, be in harmony or bring into harmony

Cryptic

Adj. having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

Maxim

Noun. A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Tactic

Noun. An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

Intermediary

Noun. A negotiator who acts as a link between parties

Capitulate

Verb. To end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel

Countenance

Noun. A person’s face or facial expression

Augment

Verb. To make larger, increase, supplement

Pernicious

Adj. extremely harmful; deadly, fatal

Portentous

Adj. dealing with a sign, forewarning, or omen

Posterity

Noun. Future generations

Feign

Verb. To pretend

Repose

Verb. To rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Beguile

Verb. To deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm

Dirge

Noun. A funeral hymn or mournful speech

Haughty

Adj. arrogant or condescending