Vocab Test

Idyllic

Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque. -Adjective

Idiosyncrasy

A distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a person, place, or thing; an unusual habit or quirk. -noun

Epitome

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; a summary of a written work. -noun

Ennui

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom. -noun

Hypocrisy

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense. -noun

Guerilla

A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces. -noun

Amicable

Having a spirit of friendliness. -adjective

Nocturnal

Active at night or relating to the night. -adjective

Repose

A state of rest after exertion or strain. -noun

Recede

To move back or withdraw; to become less or diminish. -verb

Tranquility

The quality or state of being calm. -noun

Undulate

To move with a smooth wavelike motion; to have a wavy form or surface. -verb

Acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions. -noun

Diffident

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. -adjective

Avant-Garde

New and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts. -adjective

Bourgeois

Characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. -adjective

A person who belongs to the middle class, often associated with materialistic values or conventional attitudes. -noun

Covert

Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or hidden. -adjective

Nullify

To make something legally null and void; to invalidate; to cancel out or render ineffective. -verb

Cloying

Excessively sweet, sentimental, or rich to the point of being unpleasant or sickening. -adjective

Charismatic

Having a compelling charm or appeal that inspires devotion or fascination in others. -adjective