Vocab #3

tenable

based on sound reasoning or evidence

enervate

to reduce in strength

predilection

a preference toward someone or something

histrionic

overly dramatic

altruism

unselfish concern for the welfare of others

impregnable

not able to be conquered; impenetrable

nonpareil

having no equal

querulous

complaining, whining, showing discontent

destitute

extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter

enjoin

to direct or order

bedlam

a noisy uproar; a scene of wild confusion

exacerbate

to make worse or more severe

abscond

to sneak away and hide

equanimity

composure; calmness

depraved

morally corrupt; wicked

engender

to cause, to produce, to create

myopia

nearsightedness; lack of foresight

ephemeral

lasting a very short time

mitigate

to make less severe

stigma

a mark of shame or discredit