Academic English II Vocab

Vocab List Review #1

ambivalent

having/showing contradictory attitudes/feelings toward something/someone

apathetic

having/showing little or no interest, concern, or emotion

avarice

excessive desire for wealth or gain

benevolent

marked by or disposed to doing good things

cacophony

arring sound; harshness in the sound of words or phrases

contemptuous

eeling/expressing deep hatred or disapproval

desolate

deserted or deteriorated

disparage

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows little respect

ephemeral

lasting a very short time

germane

relevant and appropriate

idiosyncrasy

a peculiarity; an individualizing characteristic or quality

impenetrable

incapable of being penetrated

incessant

continuing without interruption

inclined

having a disposition or tendency toward something/someone

incredulous

unwilling to admit/accept what is offered as true

indeterminate

not definitely determined

insidious

harmful; developing gradually before becoming apparent

intimation

an indirect, usually subtle suggestion, indication, or hint

languid

slow/sluggish in character or disposition

nemesis

an enemy or a long