Common words 1

Castigate

to riprimand hashly

Amalgam

a mixture or blend

profligate

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

calumny

false statements meant to damage a person's reputation

artful

1. Exhibiting artistic skills

2. clever or cunning in a way

Veracious

Truthful

Galvanize

to excite or inspire (someone) to action

qualify

1. to limit

2. to meet requirment

Venality

the condition of being susceptible to bribes or corruption

Aberration

a deviation from what is normal or expected

Acrimony

bitterness or ill will

Ambiguous

open to more than one interpretation; unclear

belie

contradict; give a false impression; misrepresent

betray

to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally

censure

harsh criticism or strong disapproval

chastise

To punish; severely scold; to riprimand hashly

demur

to object or show reluctance

disinterested

unbiased; neutral

Ambivalent

mixed or conflicting emotions about something

Amenable

adj. easily convinced or persuaded

She was amenable to the new plan. → She was willing to accept the new plan.

amorphous

(adj.) shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type or character; without organization, unity, or cohesion

anomalous

abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual ; not normal

The scientist noticed an anomalous result in the experiment. → The result was unexpected or abnormal.

Auspicious

showing signs of success, good luck, or a favorable outcome.

Examples:

They chose an auspicious day for the wedding. → A day believed to bring good luck.

commensurate

means equal to, matching, or in proportion to something else.

Examples:

His salary should be commensurate with his experience. → His salary should match his experience.

egregious

standing out in a negetive way; shockingly bad

Cheating on an exam after being warned multiple times is an egregious violation of school rules.

enervate

means to weaken, drain energy from, or make someone feel exhausted.

Examples:

The intense heat enervated the hikers, making it difficult for them to continue.

equivocal

ambiguous ; confusing

When asked whether he would support the proposal, he gave an equivocal answer that revealed nothing.

extant

still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost ; still in existance

The temple is one of the few extant structures from the dynasty.

frugal

not spending much money : thrifty

Frugal = smart saver.

Miser = extreme saver who hates spending.

ex: He lives a frugal lifestyle, cooking at home instead of eating out frequently.

Using both sides of a sheet of paper is a frugal habit.

gregarious

enjoying the company of others; sociable ; extrovert

Unlike his quiet brother, Rahul is gregarious and loves attending parties.

harangue

long, pompous speech; tirade

My parents harangued me about my grades for an hour.

The manager launched into a harangue about employees arriving late.

iconoclast

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

impertinent

rude and disrespectful ; improperly forward or bold

ingenuous

innocent and naive

innocuous

harmless ; doesnt produce any ill effects

The doctor assured him that the lump was innocuous.

intimate

1. to suggest something subtly

2. very close, personal, or private.

He intimated that he might resign soon.

involved

complicated, and difficult to comprehend

The professor's involved argument required several readings to understand.→ The argument was complex and intricate.

laconic

using few words (describes a person, speech or writing style)

The CEO was known for his laconic responses, often answering complex questions with a single sentence.

→ The CEO used very few words.

maintain

To assert (say with confidence) or argue that something is true.

The historian maintained that the newly discovered documents would fundamentally alter the accepted narrative of the revolution.

mercurial

prone to unexpected and unpredictable changes in mood

The CEO's mercurial temperament made long-term planning difficult, as his priorities seemed to change from one meeting to the next.

parochial

local; narrow; limited ; narrowly restricted in scope or outlook

parsimonious

extremely frugal; miserly

The university's parsimonious budget policies limited funding for research, despite the institution's substantial endowment (A large amount of money or property given to an institution).

prevaricate

to lie or deviate from the truth ; to speak in an evasive(Avoiding giving a direct, clear, or honest answer) way.

he witness began to prevaricate when questioned about the missing funds.

prodigal

(adj.) wastefully extravagant

The heir's prodigal lifestyle quickly depleted the fortune that his grandparents had spent decades accumulating.

restive

restless

After waiting for six hours at the airport, the restive passengers began demanding answers from the airline staff.

undermine

to weaken

The minister's repeated contradictions undermined public confidence in the government's ability to manage the crisis.

upbraid

to scold; to reproach

The professor upbraided the student for plagiarizing portions of the research paper.

venerate

to respect deeply

Scholars continue to venerate the scientist for her groundbreaking contributions to medicine.

vindicate

clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof

Years after being accused of misconduct, the scientist was vindicated when new evidence proved her innocence.

wanting

Lacking or absent; Deficient in some way

Although the proposal was ambitious, it was wanting in detail and failed to address several key concerns.