English Vocab Act 1-3

Replication (n)

the act of copying or repeating something. Example: The scientist studied the replication of cells.

Spare (adj)

lean or thin. Example: Her sickness caused her to grow weak and spare.

Infirmity (n)

weakness or illness. Example: His infirmity made it hard for him to walk.

Tempest (n)

a violent storm. Example: The ship struggled through the tempest.

Portentous (adj)

giving a sign that something important or bad will happen. Example: The dark clouds created a portentous feeling.

Vile (adj)

extremely unpleasant or wicked. Example: The food smelled vile.

Countenance (n)

a person’s face or expression. Example: Her countenance looked worried.

Vexed (adj)

annoyed or frustrated. Example: He felt vexed after losing his homework.

Incensed (v)

made very angry. Example: The unfair rule incensed the students.

Prodigious (adj)

Bulk. Example: If you want food in bulk, you can go to Costco.

Argumented (v)

to make bigger. Example: His income augmented after his big promotion.

Entreated (v)

begged or pleaded. Example: He entreated his friend to stay.

Taper (v)

to become smaller or thinner gradually. Example: The road began to taper near the woods.

Resolution (n)

a firm decision or determination. Example: She made a resolution to study harder.

Exploit (n)

a bold or daring act. Example: The knight was praised for his exploit.

Imminent (adj)

about to happen very soon. Example: A storm was imminent.

Emulate (v)

to copy or try to equal someone. Example: He wanted to emulate his older brother.

Spurn (v)

to kick. Example: I watched him spurn the ball over the fence after getting upset.

Instigation (n)

urging. Example: She joined the team after the instigation of one of her friends.

Affable (adj)

friendly and easy to talk to. Example: The teacher was affable with all the students.

Confounded (adj)

confused or amazed. Example: I was confounded by the difficult question.

Mutiny (n)

a rebellion against authority. Example: The sailors planned a mutiny against the captain.

Malice (n)

the desire to harm someone. Example: She spoke with malice in her voice.