English Vocabulary

Famine (n.)

extreme scarcity of food

Unanimously (adv.)

with the agreement of all people involved

Benevolent (adj.)

well meaning and kindly

Ignominious (adj.)

deserving public disgrace/shame 

Menacing (adj.)

suggesting the presence of danger

Hoist (v.)

raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys

Startagem (n.)

a plan or scheme; used to outwit an opponent

Shirk (v.)

avoid or neglect

Impending (adj.)

a threatening event about to happen, forthcoming

Emboldened (adj.)

give someone courage or confidence

Ratify (v.)

sign or give formal consent (treaty, contract), making it valid

Postumously (adv.)

after a persons death, typically the death of an author/artist

Cryptic (adj.)

a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

Blithely (adv.)

in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper

Reverent (adj.)

feeling/showing deep and solemn respect

Comrade (n.)

a companion who shares one’s activities or is a fellow member of an organization

Toil (v.)

working extremely hard

Laborious (adj.)

a task, process, or journey requiring effort and time

Tumult (n.)

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a larger mass of people

Lure (v.)

tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere by offering some form of reward

Taciturn (adj.)

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; secretive; saying little

Complicity (n.)

involvement in a crime or some activity that is wrong or illegal

Pervade (v.)

when qualities, characteristics, or smells pervade a place or thing; they spread through it

Impromptu (adj.)

done without being planned, spontaneous

Unalterable (adj.)

not able to be changed

Lamentation (n.)

the passionate expression of grief and sorrow; weeping

Majestic (adj.)

having/showing impressive beauty or dignity

Grudging (adj.)

given, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully

Tyranny (n.)

Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Abolish (v.)

put an end to (system, practice, or institution)