Lang Vocab

matinee

A performance, especially a movie or play, held during the daytime.

sinuous

Having many curves or twists; winding.

embroil

To involve someone in a conflict or complicated situation.

corollary

A natural result or consequence of something.

sedentary

Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity.

pittance

A very small amount of money or payment.

colloquial

Informal language used in everyday conversation.

hypnotize

To capture someone's attention completely or put someone into a hypnotic state.

aegis

Protection, support, or sponsorship from a person or organization.

ruminate

To think deeply about something for a long time.

nebulous

Unclear, vague, or not well-defined.

debonair

Confident, stylish, charming, and sophisticated.

acquiescence

The act of accepting something without protesting.

gratis

Free; without charge.

novelty

The quality of being new or unusual; something new and interesting.

exponentially

Increasing at a rapidly accelerating rate.

cogitate

To think carefully and deeply about something.

nondescript

Lacking distinctive or noticeable features; ordinary.

recitation

The act of repeating something aloud from memory.

adjourn

To suspend or end a meeting or gathering until later.

concentric

Having the same center, as in circles inside one another.

moot

Subject to debate or having little practical importance because it no longer matters.

pandemonium

Wild confusion, noise, or chaos.

supercilious

Acting as though you are superior to others; arrogant.

pedagogy

The method and practice of teaching.

habituate

To become accustomed to something or make someone accustomed to it.

impasse

A situation in which no progress can be made; a deadlock.

dissonant

Lacking harmony; clashing or disagreeing.

salvage

To save something from damage, loss, or destruction.

preeminent

Outstanding or more important than others; highly distinguished.

juxtapose

To place two things side by side to compare or contrast them.

parlance

The particular way words or expressions are used by a group.

tertiary

Third in order, rank, or importance.