50 Vocab (P3)

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Proclivity

A natural or habitual tendency or inclination towards something, especially something bad.

Propensity

A strong natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Aficionado

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

Demarcation

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

Demagogic

Relating to a leader who gains power by appealing to people’s emotions, prejudices, or ignorance rather than rational argument.

Filibuster

A tactic of delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches.

Myopia

Lack of foresight or intellectual insight; nearsightedness (literal and figurative).

Esplanade

A long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, where people walk for pleasure.

Pyrotechnics

The art of making or using fireworks; spectacular displays of fireworks or showy performances.

Centrifugal

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

Preternatural

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or abnormal.

Overture

An introduction to something more substantial; also a piece of music played at the beginning of an opera or concert.

Clandestine

Kept secret or done secretly, especially because illicit or unauthorized.

Encampment

A place where a group of people set up a camp, especially soldiers or refugees.

Makeshift

Serving as a temporary substitute; improvised for immediate use.

Comatose

In a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period; figuratively, lethargic or inactive.

Idiosyncrasy

A distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of an individual or group.

Thoroughbred

A purebred animal, especially a horse of high quality; also used metaphorically for someone with high pedigree or qualities.

Effervescent

Lively, enthusiastic, or bubbly (both literally for liquids and figuratively for personality).

Heterogeneous

Composed of diverse or different elements or constituents.

Horticulture

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Provenance

The place of origin or earliest known history of something.

Accoutrements

Additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity.

Apostrophe

(Punctuation) The mark ’ used to indicate possession or omission; (Rhetoric) an address to someone absent or imaginary.

Brasserie

A French-style restaurant with a relaxed setting, often serving simple food and drinks.

Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, used in poetry and prose.

Isotherm

A line on a map or chart connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or on average over a period.

Patisserie

A bakery specializing in pastries and sweets.

Somnolent

Drowsy or sleepy; causing sleepiness.

Biennial

Happening every two years; lasting for two years.

Expropriate

To take possession of property, especially for public use or by authority.

Lachrymose

Tearful or given to weeping; causing tears or sadness.

Dolorous

Feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.

Commensurate

Corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree; proportionate.

Extempore

Done without preparation; impromptu.

Translucent

Allowing light to pass through diffusely so that objects on the other side cannot be clearly seen.

Expeditious

Done with speed and efficiency.

Perennial

Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring; recurring every year.

Adulterate

To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically inferior or cheaper.

Annuity

A fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.

Somersault

An acrobatic movement in which the body turns over completely in the air or on the ground.

Parish-pump

Informal: Relating to local or petty politics.

Smokescreen

An action or statement used to conceal the truth or intentions.

Denominator

A number below the line in a fraction showing how many parts the whole is divided into; also a shared characteristic or element.

Benevolence

The quality of being well meaning; kindness.

Bequest

A legacy; something left to someone in a will.

Vantage

A position or place affording a good view or advantage.

Parsimonious

Unwilling to spend money or resources; stingy or frugal.

Derelict

In very poor condition due to neglect; a person without a home or job.

Decrepit

Old and in bad condition or health because of long use or age.