Vocab Quiz 2

Strident

harsh sounding ; grouting.

Chaos

complete disorder.

Augment

to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity.

Jingoism

extreme; chauvinistic patriotism.

Rancor

extreme hatred or ill will.

Inexorable

unrelenting; unavoidable.

Extol

to praise highly.

Clement

merciful; lenient

Cliche

a worn-out idea or overused expression.

Adamant

unyielding; firm in opinion.

Diffident

lacking in self-confidence; shy.

Opus

a creative work; especially a numbered composition.

Ostensible

professed but necessarily true.

Disparity

Inequality; difference.

Condone

to forgive or overlook an offense.

Nuance

A slight or subtle degree of difference.