Quiz 1 English Vocab Words

Acquiescence

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest, despite one's reservations or disagreement; passive compliance or submission to authority.

Amalgamation

The process of combining or uniting multiple elements, ideas, or organizations into one cohesive whole; a merger or blend of different things.

Antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or natural opposition to someone or something; a strong negative feeling that persists over time.

Autocratic

Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute and unrestricted authority; domineering or dictatorial in behavior or attitude.

Benediction

The utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service; an expression of good wishes or divine blessing.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable and whimsical in a way that often disregards consequences.

Circumspect

Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; prudent, cautious, and discreet in actions or speech.

Cognizant

Having knowledge or awareness of something; being fully informed and perceptive about a situation or fact.

Despondent

Feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression; in a state of hopeless despair.

Didactic

Intended to teach or instruct; often having a moral lesson as an ulterior motive; characterized by excessive instruction or moralizing.

Ecclesiastical

Relating to the church or clergy; associated with religious organization or leadership; pertaining to formal religious practices or institutions.

Furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically due to guilt or knowledge of wrongdoing; characterized by stealth, secrecy, or slyness.

Grotesque

Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous in appearance; ludicrously or shockingly incongruous or inappropriate.

Harbinger

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner or precursor of something to come.

Inculcate

To instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach or impress upon the mind by frequent repetition or urging.

Juxtaposition

The act of placing two or more things side by side for comparison or contrast; the state of being placed close together or side by side.

Lascivious

Expressing or suggesting sexual interest or desire in a lewd or offensive way; inclined to lustfulness; tending to excite sensual desires.

Metaphysical

Relating to the theoretical or philosophical understanding of the fundamental nature of reality and existence; beyond the physical or concrete.

Nefarious

Extremely wicked or villainous; flagrantly evil or impious; morally criminal or sinful in nature.

Omnipotent

Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful; having unlimited influence or capability.

Pernicious

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; highly injurious or destructive; deadly or fatal.

Quotidian

Of or occurring every day; found in the ordinary course of events; commonplace or mundane.

Recalcitrant

Resisting authority or control; not responsive to guidance; stubbornly disobedient or defiant.

Sanctimonious

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious or devout; self-righteous.

Taciturn

Habitually silent or reserved; saying little; not inclined to conversation or communication.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere simultaneously; omnipresent; constantly encountered.

Venerate

To regard with great respect or reverence; to honor with a sense of awe; to treat with deep respect and deference.

Wanton

Deliberate and unprovoked; malicious or unjustifiable; occurring without motivation or provocation.

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or anything perceived as foreign or strange.

Yearn

To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Aberrant

Departing from an accepted standard or normal course; diverging from the usual or natural type; abnormal or deviant.

Blasphemy

The act of showing contempt or lack of reverence for God or sacred things; profane or sacrilegious behavior.

Caustic

Severely critical or sarcastic in a cutting way; capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.

Deference

Humble submission and respect; courteous regard for another's wishes; yielding to the judgment or opinion of another.

Effusive

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner; overflowing with emotion.

Fatalistic

Accepting all events as inevitable; believing that all events are predetermined and unavoidable.

Gregarious

Fond of company; sociable; tending to form groups or live in communities.

Hierarchy

A system of persons or things arranged in a graded order; a series of ordered groupings within a system.

Immutable

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed; permanent and unalterable; enduring without modification.

Jovial

Cheerful and friendly; good-humored; characterized by hearty, joyous humor or fellowship.

Kinship

A sharing of characteristics or origins; a feeling of connection or relationship, especially by blood or marriage.

Laudable

Deserving praise and commendation; worthy of celebration or honor.

Malfeasance

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official; illegal or dishonest activity.

Nascent

Beginning to exist or develop; in an early stage of development; not yet fully formed.

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; firmly or fixedly established.

Paragon

A model of excellence or perfection; someone or something that serves as a model of excellence.

Quixotic

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical; rashly or romantically impractical.

Rancorous

Characterized by deep-seated resentment or ill will; bitter and spiteful.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.

Trepidation

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen; nervous anticipation.