Gregmat 21-25

abject

most unfortunate or miserable

amicable

characterized by goodwill and friendliness

animosity

strong hostility or resentment

aver

assert with confidence

barrage

an overwhelming concentration of something, typically hostile words

cathartic

that which releases emotional tension

decipher

decode or determine the meaning of something that is difficult to understand

delusion

a belief that is not true or is founded on false premises

dispense

1. issue, distribute, or give out

2. do without or get rid of

eloquent

fluently persuasive and articulate

enthrall

captivate or charm

eradicate

eliminate or destroy completely

fledgling

untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising

fortitude

mental strength and courage that allows one to face challenges

fortuitous

happening by chance, especially a lucky chance

goad

incite or provoke

imminent

about to happen soon

incontrovertible

undeniable; impossible to dispute

itinerant

habitually traveling from place to place

magnanimous

noble and generous in spirit

meritorious

deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

mutiny

a rebellion against authority; violent strife

paradoxical

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

perseverance

persistence in an action or belief despite difficulties or opposition

render

make or provide

repertoire

the collection of skills, methods, or performances that one is ready to use

resilient

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resolute

firmly determined or unwavering

supple

pliant, flexible, or easy to bend

valor

strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery[

arresting

attracting attention or striking

chastise

criticize harshly

cumbersome

large, heavy, slow or complicated

economy

frugal or effective use of resources or words

elementary

basic and fundamental

embellish

1. make more beautiful or attractive by adding ornamentation

2. making something sound or look better than it is in reality

euphoric

intensely happy or excited

exonerate

clear from accusation or blame

extrapolate

predict by projecting past experience or data

falter

weaken or waver, especially in the face of difficulty; hesitate

fervent

exhibiting enthusiasm and zeal

foment

incite or cause troublesome acts; encourage

gaffe

a foolish and embarrassing error, especially a public one

heterodox

deviating from what is acceptable or commonly believed

histrionic

overly dramatic or emotional

implicit

suggested though not directly expressed

inviolate

not violated; free from hurt of any kind

liability

something or someone that creates a risk or disadvantage

obstinate

stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or cause

painstaking

done with careful attention to detail

phlegmatic

calm and unemotional disposition

prodigious

impressively large in size or extent

propensity

an inclination or tendency to behave or think in a certain way

qualm

a feeling of apprehension or doubt

renege

fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

stint

supply an insufficient amount of something

temper

to moderate or neutralize something

tentative

uncertain; subject to future change

unprecedented

never before seen, done or experienced

vivacious

lively and animated in spirit

allusive

making indirect references or hints

astute

having the ability to notice and understand things clearly

commence

begin or start

convalescent

recovering from illness or treatment

curb

restrict or control

decry

publicly criticize or condemn

duress

compulsion by threat or force

evoke

bring to mind or produce a reaction

fawn

display exaggerated affection or flattery, usually to gain favor

fret

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

glib

fluent but insincere and shallow

headstrong

determined to have one's own way; stubborn

intermittent

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

ire

anger or wrath

languid

1. casual and relaxed; slow

2. weak from disease or weariness

lull

1. weak from disease or weariness

2. a brief pause or delay in activity

mettlesome

spirited and brave

mollify

calm or reduce the anger or anxiety of someone

neutralize

counteract or cancel the effect of something

nonplussed

unsure about what to say or do; confused

precipitous

1. extremely steep

2. (of an action) done quickly and without care

pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is actually possessed

profound

(of a person or idea) having deep insight or knowledge

propagate

spread or promote widely

recourse

a source of help or strategies used in a difficult situation

refute

prove to be wrong or false

regress

return to a less advanced or former state

repercussion

an unintended consequence of an event or action

replenish

fill something up again

vigilant

keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties[

assail

attack physically or verbally

benevolent

showing kindness or goodwill

berate

scold or criticize harshly

buoyant

lighthearted and lively; having a cheerful attitude

buttress

support or reinforce

condone

forgive, excuse, or overlook

contravene

go against or violate a rule, law, or convention

denounce

criticize or speak out against

despotic

of a ruler with absolute power; tyrannical

deviate

go off course from; stray from some norm