Vocabulary Words and Their Meanings

integrate

to form into a unified whole

mendacious

lying; false, esp. habitually

blasphemy

an act that shows contempt for God or religious matters

elude

to escape from, as by daring or skill; to escape the understanding of

redoubtable

fearsome; formidable

sweltering

oppressively hot and humid

detest

to hate

palatable

pleasant or acceptable to the taste

gala

characterized by festivity; a festive occasion, esp. a lavish social event

quarters

a place of residence, esp. for military personnel; an assigned station or place, as for officers and crew on a warship

eccentric

unconventional; odd

stigma

a sign of disgrace; a mark that lowers a reputation

immerse

to cover completely in a liquid; to engage wholly

quaint

odd, esp. in an old-fashioned way

propound

to suggest for consideration; to propose

insinuate

to hint

nocturnal

occurring at night

agrarian

related to farming

eerie

causing inexplicable fear or uneasiness, often because of an apparently supernatural origin

ruthless

having no compassion or pity

ultimatum

a final demand or statement of terms

abase

to lower in rank or prestige

knack

a specific talent for doing something, esp. one that is difficult to teach

reprehensible

deserving to be severely criticized

lethargic

dull; sluggish; moving slowly

pulpit

a podium used for preaching

edible

able to be eaten

artifact

an object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest

quiver

to shake; to tremble from fear or cold

languish

to lose strength or health; to remain neglected

collaborate

to work together, esp. at an intellectual effort

utopia

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

turbid

Cloudy, muddy; in a state of turmoil.

altruistic

Unselfish; benevolent; caring more for others than oneself.

delve

To look for; to search; to investigate (usually with 'into').

recede

To go back; to withdraw.

avocation

A hobby.

patron

A sponsor; a supporter; a regular customer.

raiment

Clothing.

bellow

To yell very loudly; to shout.

pervade

To spread through or be present throughout.

penitent

Feeling regret.

exude

To give off; to emit; to radiate.

conducive

Tending to bring about.

feral

Existing in a wild or untamed state.

vindictive

Seeking revenge; marked by a desire to hurt.

immortal

Deathless.

conspicuous

Easy to notice; obvious; apparent.