English II Vocab List #7

Abhor

feel hatred or disgust toward

Avaricious

eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas

Clamorous

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

Cleave

separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

Disdain

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Deign

to do something that one considers to be below one’s dignity

Equivocate

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

Hubris

excessive pride or self confidence

Impediment

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Intemperance

lack of moderation or restraint

Laudable

admirable, deserving of praise

Mettle

a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a resilient way

Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Prate

speak (about unimportant matter(s) rapidly and incessantly

Purveyor

someone who supplies provisions, especially food

Surmise

infer from incomplete evidence

Rapt

fascinated

Undaunted

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty or danger

Valor

great courage in the face of danger

Verity

conformity to reality or actuality