Vocabulary List II English Honors

inimical

tending to obstruct or cause harm

Levity

a manner lacking seriousness

Peremptory

(especially of a persons manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.

Poignant

arousing powerful emotions, especially pity or sadness

Purport

appear or claim to be like do something, especially falsely; profess

Reticent

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.

Sinewy

possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

Sublime

inspiring awe

Tenuous

weak or unstable

venerable

impressive by reason of age, wisdom or character