Eng 10 Vocab (Yun)

Machination

A scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end

Cavort

To leap or dance about in a lively manner

Malleable

Capable of being shaped, pressed, or hammered into new forms without breaking, or easily influenced by others

Petulant

Characterized by impatience and grumpy annoyance

Galvanize

To stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock, or to react as if stimulated by an electric shock

Resplendent

Shining brilliantly and characterized by a glowing splendor

Inclination

A tendency toward a particular aspect, state, character, or action

Supplant

To supersede another, especially by force or treachery

Vestige

A trace, mark, or visible sign left by something

Prudent

Having wisdom with the future in mind

Supercilious

Coolly and patronizingly haughty or smug

Dog Whistle

Coded language used to communicate with a specific group

Foment

To stir up, encourage, or instigate

Winsome

Attractive or appealing in appearance or character

Scrupulous

Having moral integrity and acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper

Supplication

A humble, earnest, and urgent petition or prayer directed to a deity or someone in a position of power to ask for help, mercy, or a favor

Milquetoast

Timid, meek, or unassertive and lacking in character or vigor

Lionize

To treat as an object of great importance or interest

Decorum

Propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance

Oscillate

To move or travel back and forth between two points

Lurid

Causing horror or revulsion, or gruesome

Brusque

Blunt and unfriendly in manner or speech

Subterfuge

Deception by clever or artful skill, or a stratagem used to conceal, escape, or evade

Abscond

To depart secretly and hide oneself

Pernicious

Having a very harmful effect on something

Paragon

A model of excellence or perfection

Ad hoc

Considered with a particular end or purpose Latin for “for this.”

Draconian

cruel; severe (Law)

Avarice

excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or profit

Coalesce

To grow together; to unite into a whole

Flout

To disregard or disobey openly

Ostentatious

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to attract or impress

Satiate

to satisfy a need, desire, etc.

Cogent

Pertinent, relevant

Repudiate

To refuse to accept; reject