English Vocab

Aloof

To be detached, withdrawn, or uninvolved

Chronic

Something that is long lasting or constant

Decrepit

Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect

Dormant

Temporarily inactive or inoperative (not functioning)

Earnest

Showing sincere an intense conviction; genuine

Eccentric

Unconventional and slightly strange

Penultimate

Next to the last/almost the last

Scintillating

Brilliantly lively, stimulating, exciting, or witty

Subtle

Not immediately obvious or comprehensible; difficult to detect

Susceptible

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; giving in easily to; unprotected

Errant

straying from the right course or from accepted standards

Blather

to talk foolishly or nonsensically at length —often used with on

Squabble

a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matter answer the door.

Refurbish

to brighten or freshen up; to renovate

Grapple

to begin to understand or deal with something in a direct or effective way

Palpable

capable of being touched or felt, easily noticeable

Avarice

excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain, greediness

Mar

to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of, spoil

Laudable

Worthy of praise

Surmise

 To have a thought or idea based on very little evidence