English Honors Vocab Set 2 Week 5

Cogent

convincing to the mind, compelling, forceful, telling

Implement

to do or provide what is needed for completion or activation, to accomplish; tool or device

Inalienable

not subject to being taken away, not transferable, fixed

Magnanimous

noble in spirit; without resentment or envy; generous in forgiving

Soiree

an evening party, celebration, or event

Charlatan

one who pretends to have knowledge that he/she does not have, an impostor, a quack

Disparaging

degrading, depreciating, belittling, downgrade, undervalue

Intransigent

uncompromising, unyielding, unwavering, inflexible

Mordant

sarcastic, caustic, biting, sharp, or acid

Supercilious

haughty, arrogant, pompous, lofty

Archaic

of an earlier or primitive time, ancient; outdated

Demure

reserved, unassuming, modest, unaffected

Epoch

a period or point of time marked by noteworthy developments, events, or circumstances

Mettle

strength of spirit, stamina

Sully

tarnish, defile, stain

Adjudicated

determined in court, judged, decided, or settled

Devoid

empty, without, lacking

Diffident

lacking confidence, timid, shy, modest

Mercurial

lively quick; changeable, volatile, fickle, erratic, excitable

Redolent

full of pleasant odor (smells good)

Blanch

to become or turn pale; to bleach; to scald, wash out or whiten

Denote

to indicate

Depraved

morally corrupt, wicked

Machination

a plot or scheme to do harm

Revered

regarded with deep respect, honored, admired