English ARAW Vocab

Conflagration

a large fire that causes a lot of destruction

Self-efficacy

an individual's own belief to succeed

Ubiquitous

existing or being everywhere at the same time; being found everywhere

Juxtapose

to put things that are not similar next to each other

Engender

to cause, exist, or develop

Unequivocal

leaving no doubt

Surmise

to assume something is true without having evidence to support it

Esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small amount of people with specialized knowledge

Articulate

showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

Propitious

Indicating a good chance of success

Inundate

to overwhelm someone with things that need to be dealt with

Zenith

the time at which something is most powerful or successful

Ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

Ingratiate

to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

Prolific

A plant, animal, or person producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring

Precipitate

Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration

Vicissitudes

a change of circumstances, usually one that is unfortunate

Ameliorate

to make something bad or unsatisfactory better

Peruse

to read something in a throughout way

Nefarious

very evil or wicked

Acquiesce

to accept something without protest

Frugal

sparing or economical in regards to money or food

Aggregate

a whole formed by combining several elements

Fiduciary

involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary

Envelop

to wrap around or cover completely

Propensity

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

Quell

to suppress; put an end to

Antithesis

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

Upend

to set or turn (something) on its end or upside down

Intonation

the rise and fall in the pitch of the voice

Procure

to obtain something with care or effort

Finite

having limits or bounds

Abscond

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

Superfluous

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Abate

to lessen in degree or intensity

Wherewithal

money or funds needed for a purchase or project

Beguile

to attract or interest someone

Effrontery

shamelessness/boldness 

Erudition

extensive knowledge learned from studying and research

Adulterate

to make a substance less pure by adding something else to it

Purport

to imply something is true although it is most likely false 

Unabashedly

without embarrassment or shame

Patina

a layer of coating

Bequeath

to give or leave by will

Egregious

really bad or offensive

Imbue

to inspire 

Grandiose

appearing to be impressive but not really possible or practical

Prevaricate

speak or act in an evasive way

Dereliction

the neglect or disregard for something or someone

Delineate

to clearly describe or portray something