9093 Vocabulary Set 2

Cantankerous (adj.)

bad-tempered, argumentative

Avarice (n.)

greed, materialism

Decry (v.)

to condemn openly, criticize, attack

Precipitous (adj.)

(of an action) done suddenly and without consideration

Sanguine (adj.)

cheerful; optimistic

Unequivocal (adj.)

certain; absolute

Covet (v.)

to wish for what others have, yearn to possess something

Gratuitous (adj.)

unnecessary, uncalled for, unwarranted

Steadfast (adj.)

firm and dependable, committed, loyal

Beguile (v.)

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Astute (adj.)

having sharp judgment, clever, intelligent

Solicitous (adj.)

characterized by or showing interest or concern; eager or anxious to do something

Feasible (adj.)

practical; able to be done or paid for

Inundate (v.)

overwhelm; flood; submerge

Vindictive (adj.)

seeking revenge, resentful, unforgiving

Altruistic (adj.)

unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous

Prodigal (adj.)

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Taciturn (adj.)

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Repudiate (v.)

refuse to accept or be associated with

Innocuous (adj.)

not harmful or offensive