Lang/Lit 2 (H) Quarter 1 Vocab

Abstruse (adj)

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Amity (n)

A friendly relationship.

Arrogant (adj)

Having an exaggerated sense of self importance, haughty.

Bolster (v)

To support or strengthen; prop up.

Averse (adj)

A strong dislike or opposition for something

Clemency (n)

Mercy or lenience

Contingent (n)

1. Subject to chance

2. Occurring only if certain circumstances are the case; dependent on.

Cupidity (n)

Greed for money and possesions

Desultory (adj)

Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

dissolution (n)

the dismissal of an official body or partnership.

emulate (v)

to match or surpass a person, normally by imitation.

Euphemism (n)

A mild expression substituted for something too harsh (when referring to something unpleasant.)

Fastidious (adj)

Very attentive and concerned about detail or cleanliness

Garish (adj)

Overly bright and showy.

Heed (v)

To pay attention to; take notice of

Impetuous (adj)

Acting or done quickly without thought or care.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to grasp or comprehend something.

insolent (adj)

Showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect

jeopardy (n)

Danger of loss, harm, or failure

legacy (n)

1. The amount left or someone in a will

2. The lasting impact of actions that took place in the past.

malefactor (n)

A person who commits a crime or other wrongdoing

Mitigate (v)

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

nurture (v)

To care for something and encourage the growth or development of.

Optimist (n)

A person who tends to be hopeful and optimistic about the future.

Pervade