APLAC Vocabulary List 6 (Word/Definition)

abortive (adj)

ending without results

aggregate (n)

a collective mass, the sum total

arrogate (v)

to claim without justification; to claim for oneself without right

blithely (adv)

merrily, lightheartedly cheerful; without appropriate thought

cessation (n)

a temporary or complete halt

contemptuous (adj)

scornful; expressing contempt

digress (v)

to turn aside, especially from the main point; to stray from the subject

feign (v)

to pretend, to give a false appearance of

gregarious (adj)

outgoing, sociable

impugn (v)

to call into question; to attack verbally

intractable (adj)

not easily managed or manipulated

licentious (adj)

immoral; unrestrained by society

misnomer (n)

an error in naming a person or place

obstinate (adj)

unreasonably persistent

paragon (n)

a model of excellence or perfection

platitude (n)

overused and trite remark

propensity (n)

a natural inclination or preference

salient (adj)

prominent, of notable significance

squalid (adj)

filthy and degraded as the result of neglect or poverty

tempestuous (adj)

stormy, turbulent