Vocab Words I Learn

Averse (adj)

• Having a strong dislike for something, reluctance toward something

• I’m not averse to political talk

Convoluted (adj)

• highly complex, intricate, or twisted in upon itself, making it difficult to follow or understand

• My thoughts are convoluted

Recluse

a person who voluntarily lives in isolation and avoids social interaction

• I’m not a recluse. She lives a reclusive life

Incompetence

• lack of knowledge to complete something

Debilitating

something causing a severe loss of strength, energy, or ability to function normally

• Getting sick is always debilitating

Cynical

• believe the worst about human nature

• Basically a pessimistic

Solidarity

• A feeling a being united

• Supporters marched in solidarity

Obsolete

• No longer in usage

• Flip phones are basically obsolete

Complicit

• Involved in an illegal crime

• Isabella was complicit in the crime of stealing

Pretentious

• basically thinking you’re the best and you’re super important but it’s just exaggerated and you have a large ego

• The pretentious girl flaunted the stage

Gratuitous

• Adj that describes something that was done or included for NO reason

• The gratuitous attitude from the reporter to the princess made the audience upset.

• something unnecessary

Desecrated

• destroying something that shows disrespect and destroying a tombstone

Unequivocally

• Total and clear, NO doubts

• The answer is unequivocally yes

Poignant

• Deep sense of nostalgia, sadness, emotionally and physically (lump in the throat feeling)

• Seeing the picture of her young self created a poignant feeling

Unmediated

• No disruptions, barriers

• The concert was an unmediated experience because of the direct flow of music from the stage to her ears

Indignation

• noun

• Feeling angry bc of some moral issue- feels like something is ethically unfair

• She felt indignation because of the loss of morality

Reticence

• Noun

• Hesitation to SPEAK, not hesitation to act (reluctance0

• She felt reticence as the dictator shot the protestor for speaking

Repatriation

• noun

• the act of returning a person, item (like an artifact), or money to its country of origin, native land, or home country. [1, 2]

• The international aid group assisted in the repatriation of thousands of refugees back to their homeland

Disquiet

• noun, verb adj

• feeling of worry, unease

• The disquiet neighborhood was surrounded by fires

Extortionate

• adj

• Describes something that is unusually REALLY high like a price

• Kim was surprised by the extortionate prices

Fetid

• adj

• Something that smells really bad

Banal

• adj

• super super ordinary and lacks freshness

• Gracie Abram’s songs are something really banal

Frenetic

• Adj

• Very hyper, uncontrolled, jumpy

• When I was younger, I was very frenetic

Jettison

• verb

• The pilot had to jettison cargo off the airplane to alleviate the load

Acquiesce

• verb

• to agree with something, but with reluctance and no protest

• He acquiesced to her demand.

Capitulate

• verb

• to give in after conflict

• Kim finally capitulated against Nhi’s request for her to leave the room

Symbiosis

• living together, two species relying on one another

• The symbiosis between flowers and bees is intriguing

Pontificate

• verb

• to be pompous, speaking as if your words are the absolute truth

• He always loved to pontificate his hobbies, shutting individuals down who like other activities.

Invigorate

• something that makes you feel healthier, stronger, and full of energy

• I choose to take a cold, invigorating shower every morning.

Visceral

• a natural, gut feeling separate from conscious intellect

• I was left with a visceral feeling about reading the novel

Scrupulous

• someone who is extremely careful to do what is right, moral, and proper, while also being meticulous and exact in paying attention to small details

• adj

• she is known for her scrupulous intellect

Impassive

• noun

• SHowing no emotion

• She was very impassive, holding a straight face

Impetuous

• acting or done quickly without careful thought, often driven by emotion rather than logic

• Never make impetuous decisions in the lab

Formidable

• Something intimidating that sparks deep respect and admiration

• Starting college feels so formidable

• Competing against Simon Biles feels so formidable

ingenious

• someone who is exceptionally clever, inventive, or resourceful

• Adj, not Noun

• His ingenious idea led to success

Monotonous

• something that is boring and tedious because of a lack of variety or because it is always the same

• The monotonous fair left her tired

disconsolate

• so sad they can’t be cheered up

• She felt disconsolate as life moved forward

Gratification

• feeling of success after finishing something

• There is something so gratifying about finishing a run

Trepidation

• a feeling of fear, anxiety, or dread about something that is about to happen

• verb

• She experienced deep trepidation before she performed her piano piece.

unabridged

• not shortened, full length

• Sorry, you’ll have to read the unabridged version

Despondency

• a profound state of sadness and hopelessness, typically stemming from a loss of courage or perceived insurmountable difficulties

• He felt intense despondency

capricious

• someone or something prone to sudden, unexpected changes in mood, behavior, or direction

• "Her boss is notoriously capricious; one day he praises your work, and the next day he threatens to fire you for the same thing."

• California weather is so capricious

• Unpredictable

Insidious

• something that is subtly and slowly causing harm

• A growing habit of lying or self-doubt can be insidious because it starts small and slowly erodes your trust or confidence over time.

Perfunctory

• done quickly/ without care

• His apology was perfunctory

Vehemently

• doing something strongly, passionately

• She vehemently shook her head

Soliloquised

• to talk to oneself

astute

• something/ someone sharp/ insightful

• Astute individual

Beserk

• to go crazy, lose temper

• Don’t go beserk!

repentant

Feeling or expressing sincere regret, remorse, or shame for a past misdeed or sin

• I feel repentant

Sanguine

• optimistic

• Happy

Anachronistic

• Something that is chronologically out of place

• Example: A Roman gladiator checking a digital wristwatch or a character in a 1920s period drama using modern slang.

Remonstrate

• to argue, complain, or voice strong disapproval

• You remonstrated against the new law

Conspicuous

• easily visible

• The bird had a conspicuous red head

macademized

• road built from layering stones

Vindicated

• to be cleared of blame, suspicion, or doubt, especially after being proven right about something

non contentious

• something that will not stir arguments

• "The board members quickly approved the noncontentious budget proposal, avoiding any debate."

Derisive

• expressing contempt, ridicule, or mockery

• She had a derisive laugh

Dexterity

• able to use and move hands quickly, effortlessly

errant

• straying from the proper or established course

• The errant boy

Paternity

• Confirms the genetic link between a man and a child,

• She could see Danny’s paternity in this shrug; his father couldn’t have done it better

Lecherous

• someone who has an excessive, often unpleasant or offensive interest in sex

• He had a lecherous stare

rapt

• being completely fascinated, engrossed, or carried away by something

• He was rapt by the view

Officious

• An annoying individual who always bugs in and gives unsolicited advice

• You are so officious

Ostentatious

• Really showy, flashy in action or item

• He wore an ostentatious gold watch covered in diamonds to the casual dinner party

Peremptorily

• to act in an imperious, dictatorial, or absolute manner that leaves no opportunity for denial, refusal, or debate

• He asked me to join them peremptorily

Demurely

• Doing something in a quiet, modest way

• Thank you, she said demurely

Pulverize

• to smoosh something and grind it so it’s fine

Appreciably

• means to a degree that is noticeable, measurable, or significant

• Traffic improved appreciably after the new highway lanes were opened

Indulgently

• Permissive/Lenient: Allowing someone (like a child) to do exactly as they please, even when it might not be good for them.

• "Her grandparents always treated her indulgently, letting her stay up way past her bedtime.

• Generous/Luxurious: Acting in a way that gives way to pleasure, comfort, or self-gratification.

• He lounged indulgently by the pool, sipping a cocktail and ignoring his emails.

Infatuation

-an intense but typically short-lived feeling of passionate attraction, admiration, or obsession for someone or something

• "Their whirlwind romance began as a fleeting infatuation, but quickly blossomed into a deep, meaningful partnership.

Preternatural

• exceeding or differing from what is natural, ordinary, or expected

• It was a preternatural sunset

Emphatic

• something that is expressed, spoken, or done with force, emphasis, or unwavering definiteness

• She was very emphatic when she mentioned what she saw.

petulant

• I am very petulant

• Childish,a nnoyed at small things

Soporific

• causing sleep/ sleep effect

• The tea had a soporific effect on me