Vocab Final (2026)

Vile

extremely unpleasant or morally wrong

Beholden

owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service

Palatial

spacious and splendid, like a palace

Meticulous

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Obstinacy

the quality of being unreasonably determined and refusing to change

Facade

the face or front of a building; a deceptive outward appearance

Animosity

strong dislike, hostility, or hatred

Salvaged

rescued or saved from potential loss or destruction

Gallivanting

wandering around for pleasure

Euphemism

a mild or indirect word used instead of one that seems too harsh or blunt

Boisterous

rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited

Racketeering

dishonest or fraudulent business schemes, often involving organized crime

Lineage

ancestry or descent from a particular ancestor or group

Festered

became painful, inflamed, or worse over time

Systematically

in a way that follows a system, method, or plan

Grappled

engaged in a struggle or conflict

Aspirational

having a strong desire to achieve something high or great

Homogeneity

the state of being uniform, similar, or all the same

Personal Stake

a personal interest or concern in a task, issue, or outcome

Patronizing

treating someone as if they are less intelligent or knowledgeable

Incorrigible

not able to be corrected; beyond control

Barrage

a concentrated outpouring or bombardment of something

Stoic

able to endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining

Manifestation

a visible sign or indication of a condition, feeling, or idea

Arbitrary

based on personal preference or random choice rather than clear reason or rules

Exploit

to make full use of something; to use someone or something to one's advantage

Notorious

famous for something bad

Wayward

difficult to control or predict because of unusual behaviour

Catharsis

a release of emotional tension

Pejoratively

in a way that expresses disapproval or insults someone

Insistent

demanding or persistent in a forceful way

Reconcile

to restore friendly relations between; to make compatible

Frugal

economical or careful with money and resources

Condescending

showing a superior or patronizing attitude toward others

Ramifications

consequences of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome