ela vocab 1

Advocate (v.)

To urge; plead for.

Altruistic (adj.)

Unselfishly generous; concerned for others.

Antithesis (n.)

Contrast; direct opposite of or to.

Benign (adj.)

Kindly; favorable; not malignant.

Cajole (v.)

To persuade by flattery or promises.

Deride (v.)

To ridicule; make fun of.

Embellish (v.)

To exaggerate; make beautiful; decorate.

Fanaticism (n.)

Excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause.

Garrulous (adj.)

Loquacious; wordy; talkative.

Heterogeneous (adj.)

Dissimilar; mixed.

Arduous (adj.)

Difficult.

Autonomy (n.)

Independence; self-rule.

Aversion (n.)

Dislike; hatred.

Celestial (adj.)

Of the heavens; outer space.

Chaos (n.)

Disorder; confusion.

Depravity (n.)

Corruption; immorality.

Efface (v.)

To erase; wipe.

Invective (n.)

Verbal attack; strong criticism.

Precipitate (v.)

To cause to happen before expected or desired; bring on; cause.

Stringent (adj.)

Strict; severe.