IB Eng HL1 Week 22 Vocab

Rancor

 A strong feeling of hate or bitterness.

abase

to make someone feel lower or less important

impecunious

very poor or without money

Querulous

Complaining a lot in a whining way

Garish

Too bright, colorful, or flashy, in a way that’s unattractive

fidelity

 Being loyal or faithful to someone or something

Exalt

To praise or raise someone or something to a higher level

Expiate

To make up for something wrong you did

Euphoric

 Extremely happy or excited

Insular

Not interested in things outside your own group or experience

insolent

rude and disrespectful

nefarious

very evil or wicked

mundane

Ordinary, dull, or not interesting

Mutable

able to change or be changed