TOTC Vocab 2

Incommodious

Causing inconvenience or discomfort

Ogle

stare at in a lecherous manner

Purloin

To steal

Gamut

The complete range or scope of something

Grisly

causing horror or disgust

Savory

Morally wholesome or acceptable

Trepidation

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Deprecate

Express disapproval of

Animosity

Strong hostility

Efficacy

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

Convivial

friendly, lively, and enjoyable

Menagerie

a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition

Foray

a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

Cogitate

think deeply about something; meditate or reflect

Dogged

Follow closely or persistently

Debauchery

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Mercenary

primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics

Self-possessed

calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings; composed

Ghastly

Causing great horror or fear/Extremely unwell

Auspicious

conducive to success; favorable

Disparagement

regard or represent as being of little worth

Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Malign

evil in nature or effect; malevolent

Alight

Descend from a form of transport/On fire

Timorous

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence

Heresy

opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted

Insolent

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Vehemence

The display of strong feelings; passion