High School vocabs

11th grade

Abjure:

To formally reject or disavow something.

Abrogate:

To revoke or annul something, especially a law or agreement.

Acumen:

The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.

Belie:

To contradict or misrepresent.

Circumlocutio:

The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Deleterious:

Causing harm or damage.

Ephemeral:

Lasting for a very short time.

Metamorphosis:

A transformation or change in form.

Paradigm:

A typical example or pattern of something.

Sanguine:

Optimistic or positive, especially in a bad or difficult situation.

Disavow

Formally reject or deny any connection with or responsibility for something.