College english vocab

Fledgling

A young bird that has just acquired its feathers and is learning to fly; a person or organization that is inexperienced or just beginning to develop.

Adroit

Skillful and quick in the use of the hands or mind.

Intervene

To come between two things, often to influence or alter the course of events.

Innate

Inborn ; natural; inherent; something that is part of one's nature from birth.

Etymology

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.

Derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Trumped

(Past tense of 'trump') To surpass or outdo, often by using a superior or more powerful action or argument.

Burgeoning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly.

Litany

A long, repetitive, or dull account; originally a series of prayers or invocations.

Complacent

Self-satisfied, often to a fault; unaware of potential dangers or problems.

Subverted

Overturned or undermined the authority or power of something, often covertly or gradually.

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Privy

Informed about something secret or private; also, a toilet.

Intangible

Something that cannot be touched or perceived by the senses; abstract.

Exhorted

Urged or strongly encouraged someone to take a particular action.

Tenacity

The quality of being determined, persistent, or unwilling to give up.

Codified

Systematized or arranged into a structured code or set of rules.

Wrought

(Past tense of 'work') Shaped or formed, often with great care or effort.

Slake

To quench or satisfy thirst; to relieve or lessen.

Exacerbate

To make a situation or problem worse or more intense.