English II Vocab Set #2

Amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Austere

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Berate

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily

Blight

A plant disease, typically one caused by fungi; a thing that spoils or damages something.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

Fervid

Intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.

Fetid

Smelling extremely unpleasant.

Glower

To have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl

Gregarious

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

Ignominy

Public shame or disgrace.

Lament

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Nominal

(of a role or status) existing in name only.

Nuance

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

Ostensible

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Ostentatious

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Pliable

Easily bent; flexible; easily influenced

Resolute

Purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Stolid

(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Tentative

not certain or fixed; done without confidence

Vapid

Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; without liveliness or spirit.