vocab words #1

Juxtapose

to contrast or oppose something

Plethora

an overabundance; an excessive amount of something

Ergo

therefore; for that reason; thus

Opine

to offer or give one’s opinion or state one’s feelings

Evocative

bringing to mind or suggesting something, alluding to something else

Zenith

the highest point, pinnacle

Pang

a sudden sharp feeling

Abashed

feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious

Covetous

desirous of acquiring (wealth)

Unmitigated

not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; used as an intensifier

Magnanimity

liberality in bestowing gifts extremely liberal and generous of spirit

Stifle

to smother or suppress

Oblige

under a moral obligation to act

Insipid

lacking flavor, interest or vigor

Incompetent

not qualified or suited for a purpose

Pretext

something concealing plans; a false reason created to conceal the real reason

Desolation

a state of unhappiness or bareness

Infinitesimal

infinitely, immeasurably small

Ramshackle

in a ruined, deplorable condition

Nestle

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position