Second Half of Quarter 1 Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering terms 11 through 20 for the second half of quarter 1.

salient

(adj) most noticeable or important

taciturn

(adj) reserved; not likely to talk much

aberration

(noun) a departure from what is normal or expected

ameliorate

(verb) to make a bad or difficult situation better

cursory

(adj) quick and not thorough or detailed

absolve

(verb) to set free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

camaraderie

(noun) a feeling of friendship, trust, and closeness among people in a group

lethargy

(noun) a lack of energy or motivation

dubious

(adj) doubtful or not trustworthy

accentuate

(verb) to make more noticeable or prominent