ENGLISH VOCAB

Superficial

Concerned only with surface aspects, lacking depth.

Ostentatious

Showing off wealth or luxury, intended to attract notice.

Abridge

To shorten or reduce in length without losing important content.

Burgeon

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

Beset

To trouble or threaten persistently.

Abject

Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading; miserable.

Perfunctory

Done out of duty or habit with little attention to detail; routine.

Conciliatory

Intended to placate or pacify; showing willingness to resolve disputes.

Celibacy

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

Proliferate

To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply.

Dogmatic

Asserting opinions in a strong or arrogant manner, often without consideration for others.

Polarize

To divide into sharply opposing groups or factions.

Antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike.

Acrid

Having an irritatingly strong smell or taste; sharp or bitter.

Castigate

To reprimand someone severely; to criticize harshly.

Farcical

Relating to or resembling a farce; absurd or ludicrous.

Insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull.

Perquisite

A benefit or privilege received in addition to regular compensation.

Capricious

Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; impulsive.

Stagnation

A state of inactivity or lack of growth.

Adroit

Skillful and adept, especially in physical activities or mental tasks.

Belie

To contradict or show something to be false; to fail to fulfill or justify.

Cajole

To persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing.

Depravity

Moral corruption or wickedness.

Audacity

The willingness to take bold risks; bold or daring behavior.

Charisma

A special magnetic charm or appeal, often leading others to follow.

Spurious

Not genuine or authentic; false or counterfeit.

Vociferous

Expressing feelings or opinions loudly and forcefully.

Evanescent

Quickly fading or disappearing; ephemeral.

Culpable

Deserving blame or being at fault.