Vocab Lists 3 & 4

Assiduous

Showing careful, persistent effort.

Assimilate

To absorb into the system.

Circuitous

Lengthy because very indirect.

Circumlocation

The use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea.

Destitution

The state of being in such extreme want as threatens life unless relieved.

Dispassionate

Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.

Eulogy

A commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased.

Gritty

Having strong qualities of tough, uncompromising realism; courageously persistent.

Grovel

To abase oneself often with one’s face to the ground.

Interim

An intervening time; done, made, appointed, or occurring for an intervening time.

Interlocutor

A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.

Timidity

Lack of confidence or courage.

Matriarchy

A societal system in which women hold power; descent and inheritance traced through the female line.

Paragon

A person or thing poised as a model of perfection of a certain quality.

Repudiations

A rejection of an idea, proposal, or the validity of something.

Proliferate

To increase in numbers rapidly.

Overzealous

Displaying excessive amounts of energy.

Scrupulous

Having moral integrity.

Scrutinize

To examine thoroughly and minutely.

Terse

Sparing in the use of words.