English Vocab

Parry

To deflect it evade a blow (literally or figuratively

Licentious

Morally unrestrained

Cogitate

To think deeply

Paucity

Scarcity or lack of something

Transpire

To happen

Ruffians

Someone who is an outlaw or bad person

Numismatist

A coin collector

Gall

To have the nerve of something

Epigram

A witty saying expressing a single thought

Fatalistic

The belief that all events are inevitable

Elated

In high spirits

Pensive

Dreamily thoughtful

Lackadaisical

Uninterested

Alienate

To turn away feelings or affections

Obtrude

To force oneself into a situation uninvited