Verbal - Vocab List - Chapter 2

From Claude. No synonyms or example sentences

abstract

Existing as an idea rather than a physical thing; not concrete.

affluent

Having a great deal of money or wealth.

aghast

Filled with horror or shock.

agile

Able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick.

alarming

Causing worry or fear; disturbing.

aloof

Distant or reserved; not friendly or forthcoming.

amicable

Friendly and showing good will; without serious disagreement.

amplify

To increase the size, volume, or effect of something.

auspicious

Showing signs of future success; favorable.

averse

Strongly disliking or opposed to something.

belie

To give a false impression of; to contradict.

belligerent

Hostile and aggressive; ready to fight.

boisterous

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

bolster

To support or strengthen something.

brevity

The quality of using few words; shortness.

bucolic

Relating to pleasant aspects of the countryside; rural.

bumbling

Acting in a clumsy or awkward way.

capricious

Given to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.

collaborative

Involving people working together toward a shared goal.

comradery

A feeling of friendship and shared experience among a group.

congenial

Pleasant and friendly; suited to one's needs.

contempt

A feeling that someone or something deserves no respect.

contentious

Causing or likely to cause disagreement.

convoluted

Extremely complex and difficult to follow.

deft

Quick and skillful in movement or action.

defy

To openly resist or refuse to obey.

deify

To treat or worship someone as a god.

despicable

Deserving hatred and contempt.

deter

To discourage someone from doing something.

detrimental

Causing harm or damage.

diminish

To make or become smaller, weaker, or less important.

discerning

Having good judgment, especially about quality.

disdain

A feeling of contempt or scorn.

disenchant

To cause someone to lose faith or admiration for something.

disparage

To criticize or speak badly of someone or something.

dubious

Not to be relied upon; doubtful or suspicious.

eccentric

Unconventional or slightly strange in behavior.

eloquent

Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.

enigmatic

Mysterious and difficult to understand.

erudite

Having or showing great knowledge gained from reading.

eschew

To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.

esteemed

Highly respected and admired.

exacerbate

To make a problem or situation worse.

exhaustive

Thorough and complete; covering everything.

exorbitant

Unreasonably high, especially in price.

expansive

Covering a wide area; extensive or open.

extol

To praise enthusiastically.

fanciful

Imaginative or unrealistic.

foster

To encourage the development of something.

frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value.

garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

gripping

Holding one's attention completely; exciting.

homogeneous

Consisting of parts that are all the same.

impassioned

Filled with strong emotion or enthusiasm.

incontrovertible

Not able to be denied or disputed.

indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy.

inept

Having no skill; clumsy.

ingenious

Clever, original, and inventive.

innocuous

Not harmful or offensive.

innovative

Featuring new methods or ideas.

insipid

Lacking flavor or interest; dull.

insolent

Showing a rude lack of respect.

intricate

Very complicated or detailed.

justify

To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

laud

To praise highly.

lavish

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

lax

Not strict, severe, or careful enough.

lucrative

Producing a great deal of profit.

mellifluous

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful.

monotonous

Dull and repetitive; lacking variety.

negligible

So small as to be not worth considering.

novel

New or unusual in an interesting way.

novice

A person new to a skill or activity.

obscure

Not well known; difficult to understand or see.

obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date.

orthodox

Following traditional or accepted beliefs.

ostentatious

Designed to impress or attract notice; showy.

overwhelm

To have a strong emotional effect on; to overpower.

partisan

Strongly favoring one side in a dispute.

pioneering

Involving new ideas or methods; being the first.

placate

To make someone less angry or hostile.

placid

Calm and peaceful; not easily disturbed.

predecessor

A person who held a job or position before someone else.

prescient

Having knowledge of events before they happen.

pretentious

Attempting to impress by claiming greater importance than is true.

profound

Very great or intense; showing deep understanding.

prudent

Acting with care and thought for the future.

pseudonym

A fictitious name used instead of a real one.

radical

Advocating thorough or extreme change; fundamental.

refuge

A place or state of safety from danger.

relish

Great enjoyment; to enjoy greatly.

rescind

To cancel or revoke an order, decision, or law.

reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

revere

To feel deep respect or admiration for someone.

ridicule

Mockery or contempt; to make fun of.

rigorous

Extremely thorough and careful.

ruthless

Having no pity or compassion.

salutary

Producing good effects, especially in a beneficial way.

scorn

Open contempt for something considered worthless.