Vocabulary List #6

affinity

1.) a natural attraction to someone or something; 2.) a relationship by marriage

asinine

stupid; downright absurd

catharsis

a purging of the emotions; an experience or feeling of spiritual release and purification brought about by an intense emotional experience

contentious

causing or likely to cause a heated argument because of its controversial nature

enthrall

to hold spell-bound or to fascinate; to captivate or mesmerize

exorbitant

much too high in price or amount

fortitude

strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage

inconsequential

unimportant or insignificant

jettison

to discard or abandon something; to throw something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

lexicon

the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge

omniscient

having total knowledge; knowing everything

parched

hot and thirsty; dried up

pauper

a very poor person

prevalent

widespread in a particular area at a particular time

rectify

to correct or fix; to set straight; to remedy

scapegoat

a person who bears the blame for others (occasionally for something they are not responsible for)

tranquil

calm; serene; placid; peaceful free from disturbance

usurp

to seize and hold by force without legal authority; to confiscate; to commandeer

transform

to change noticeably in appearance, form or condition (generally for the better)