Concilio VOCAB

Peril

a state of danger involving risk

Placid

pleasantly calm and peaceful; serenely quiet or undisturbed; tranquil

Amiable

having or showing pleasant personal qualities; easy to get along with

Haste

overly eager speed, go quickly; excessive speed or urgency of movement

Frivolous

- not serious in content attitude or behavior

Furtive

in a secretive manner; attempting to avoid notice

Apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern; absent of emotion or enthusiasm

Talisman

an object that is thought to have magic powers or bring good luck

Qualm

an uneasy feeling of apprehensive uneasiness, pang of conscience for conduct- feeling of doubt, worry or fear

Bewilder

confuse, puzzle or perplex

Peculiar

odd, strange, unusual, uncommon

Punctual

on time, not late

flibbertigibbet

a chattering, excessively talkative or frivolous, flighty lightheaded person

perseverate

repete a thought, comment or action; to have repetitive involuntary behavior or thought; to repeat something insistently.

segue

to make a transition from one thing to another smoothly and without interruption.

asset

a useful and desirable thing or quality

Incredulous

indicating or showing disbelief, skeptical

Nonchalant

in an unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited manner

Unfathomable

not able to be completely understood, somewhat unbelievable

Gingerly

with great care or caution, warily

Gallant

exceptionally polite and attentive to others; bravely heroic

Ornery

ugly and unpleasant manner, stubborn - not a pleasant person

Aloof

distant especially in feeling or interest apart, indifferent, disinterested

Flabbergasted

overcome with astonishment; amazed; astounded

Verbatim

in exactly the same words; word for word

Clad

dressed or clothed

Premonition

a feeling of anticipation or anxiety over a future event; a forewarning -

a feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to happen

Apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen - afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Unceasingly

without stopping; continuously

Sullen

showing irritation by gloomy silence, ill humor - an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc.

Elude

to avoid or escape by speed or trickery OR to escape the understanding appreciation or perception of

Indignant

expressing strong displeasure at something considered offensive. Unjust, or insulting

Doggedly

in a persistent or tenacious manner; persistent effort stubborn manner

Hue

a gradation or variety of color

Bleak

without hope or encouragement; depressing; dreary- cold and not welcoming

Brawn

strong, well developed muscle

Aghast

Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror

Divert

to bend or turn aside; turn from a true course or straight line; swerve- distract , turn

Ruefully

in a way that suggests regret (often expressed in facial expression or the spoken word)

Leery

wary; suspicious

Stupor

suspension of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants - thoughts are not clear

Contemptuously

in a way that expresses mean intent or vileness, disrespectfully

Conformity

in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, compliance or acquiescence; obedience

Exploits

a striking or notable deed or accomplishment; spirited or heroic act:

Idolize

to look up to (someone or something) with adoration

Acquit

not guilty

Delirious

feelings of confusion brought on by fever, lack of sleep or altered mental state - can't think because of your lack of sleep or fever

Triumph

joy over victory

Liable

likely

Nefarious

(usually an action or activity) extremely wicked or villainous; criminal

Pertinent

relating directly to or important to the matter at hand or a particular matter or situation - Relevant

Grotesque

odd or unnatural in shape or appearance; distorted; bizarre

Tabulate

to arrange in a table form or compute by use of a table, systematic, condensed for or list

Chastise

to discipline; criticize severely; scold

Petulantly

in a way that shows impatient irritation, especially over some minor annoyance

Deter

to discourage from acting or proceeding; to prevent or stop them from doing it - to turn aside

Daintily

in a way that shows fine or delicate manners, taste or details; delicately and beautifully

Preening

to dress carefully; primp to make oneself appear striking in appearance; to pride oneself on an achievement or personal quality- to show off or dress neat and tidy

Lull

to soothe or quiet; to quiet down or subside;

Befallen

to happen to, especially by chance or fate - it just happens

Squander

to use wastefully; to waste foolishly or in a foolish reckless manner

Hoodwink

to deceive or trick someone

Myriad

a great or indefinitely great number- innumerable - big number

Presumptuous

readiness to take for granted, assume or suppose in thought or conduct by saying or doing something without permission

**Sagacious**

having or showing keen practical sense, intelligent, acute mental discernment, wise, shrew, on the ball - quick in understanding

Acquiesce

to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or not arguing - usually for something you don't want to do or have - to give in

Vapid

without liveliness or spirit; dull, offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging - boring

**Maniacal**

in an overzealous or excessively enthusiastic way; fanatically; relating to or reminiscent of a violently insane person

verve

the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance - great energy and enthusiasm 

Preposterous

absurd, unreasonable, ridiculous

Tenuous

not certain, definite, or strong -  no strength

devotion

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

Insurmountable

impossible, overwhelming, hopeless - too big of a problem to be dealt with 

Replicate

make an exact copy of; reproduce.

Demeanor

the way you act, your behavior, overall appearance, attitude

Disgruntle

unhappy, annoyed, and disappointed about something

mentor

an experienced and trusted adviser.

Ponder

think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Inexplicable

incapable of being explained, interpreted, you cannot explain why it happens or why it is true, unexplainable

Gnarl

to twist into a state of deformity, rugged and knotty \n

Sustenance

means of support, maintenance, or subsistence, the state of being sustained, provides - food

Suppress

forcibly put to an end, to put down by authority or force

Tangible

can be touched

barbaric/barbarism

savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal, dangerous 

Emaciate

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

Arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system - coming about seemingly at random or by chance - **not based on reason or evidence : random**

Deluge

a severe flood - flooded with

Demean

damaging or lowering the character, status, or reputation of someone or something.

Surly

1. bad tempered and unfriendly

Irredeemable

not able to be saved, improved, or corrected - unsavable

Arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Pungent

having a sharply strong taste or smell

Unrequited

not reciprocated or not returned

Ruminate

think deeply about something

Rejuvenate

to make young or youthful again -  refreshed, renewed, restored

Botch

carry out (a task) badly or carelessly, mess up