Vocabulary 1-21

Levity

Treating something that's serious with a lacking manner /humor.

Aquaplane

A water vehicle that is sliding uncontrollably in the water.

Disintegrate

Break up into very small pieces or ash.

Spectacle

A visually striking display.

Transgression

An act that goes against the law.

Armistice

an agreement by opposing sides to stop fighting.

Dishevelment

A state in which everything is out of order.

Banshee

Female Irish spirit that senses death in a house.

Sodden

Saturated with liquid especially water.

Oblivion

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

Perspire

To sweat from physical exertion or stress.

Rakish

Having or displaying a dashing appearance.

Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficulty.

Caterwaul

Make a howling noise.

Fractiousness

The quality of being easily upset or annoyed.

Coherence

The quality of being logical or consistent.

Somnambulatory

To walk while asleep.

Florid

Having a red or flushed complexion.

Scimitar

A short sword with a curved blade.

Dissolution

The action or process of dissolving.

Ineffable

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Bootlegger

A person who sells or distributes goods illegally.

Wendigo

Person who turned into a monster by partaking cannibal.

Ammonia

A gas with suffocating odor.

Commiserate

Feel or express sympathy or compassion.

Pillory

Wooden frame that has a hole for a head and arms.

Rile

To make someone mad or annoyed.

Inquiry

The act of asking for information.

Lacerate

To cut or tear.

Grotesque

Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

Veranda

A roofed platform along the outside of the house.

Prodigality

To spend money foolishly or wastefully.

Jauntiness

Quality of being happy.

Discreet

Careful and circumspect in ones speech or action.

Reveries

Pleasantly lost in ones thought or daydream.

Vitality

The state of being strong and active.

Diminish

To make or become less.

Macabre

Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.

Plash

A sound of liquid when splashing.

Eloquent

Fluent speaking or writing.

Impetuously

Marked by impulsive vehemence or passion.

Ostentatiously

In a showy way to impress.

Menial

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

Disparity

Difference in level or treatment especially one that is seen as unfair.

Acquaintance

A persons knowledge or experience with something.

Homage

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Discomfit

To make someone uneasy or embarrassed.

Pugnacious

Eager or quick to argue.

Jostle

To make ones way by pushing or shoving.

Cornice

An ornamental molding around a room.

Exultation

A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing

Coherence

The quality of being logical or consistent

Bootlegger

A person who sells or distributes goods illegally

Tumult

A loud or confused noise, especially made by a large mass of people

Abortive

Failing to produce the intended result

Caterwaul

Make a howling noise

Vehemently

In an intense manner or with great feeling

Levity

Treating something that's serious with a lacking manner/humor

Fractiousness

The quality of being easily upset or annoyed

Incessantly

Without interruption, constantly

Flappers

Fashionable women who are free and live an outgoing lifestyle

Disintegrate

Break up into very small pieces or ash

Cat

Four legged furry thing

Rajah

an Indian king or prince

Julep

a sweet flavored drink made from a sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medication

Melodious

pleasant sounding

Acquaintance

a persons knowledge or experience with something

Bleared

to make dim or to blurr

Impetuously

marked by impulsive vehemence or passion

Cataracts

a large waterfall

Punctilious

showing great attention to detail

Solemn

formal and dignified

Armistice

a agreement by opposing sides to stop fighting

Dilatory

slow to act

Peremptory

insisting of immediate attention or obedience

Triumphantly

in a way that shows great happiness at a victory

Jauntiness

quality of being happy

Omnibus

a bus

Vitality

The state of being strong and active

Inquiry

The act of asking for information

Glaring

Staring fiercely or fixedly

Ineffable

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

Aquaplane

A water vehicle that is sliding uncontrollably in the water

Cornice

An ornamental molding around a room

Oblivion

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening

Perspire

To sweat from physical exertion or stress

Gaudy

To be extremely bright or showy to be tasteless

Follies

Foolishness or lack of self sense

Sumptuous

Splendid and expensive looking

Erroneous

To be wrong, or incorrect

Surmise

To suppose that something may be true

Individualistically

In a way that relates to a particular person or group

Inexplicable

Unable to be explained or accounted for

Prodigality

To spend money foolishly or wastefully

Tactlessly

In a way that is likely to annoy or upset people

Demoniac

Like a demon

Debut

A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role

Echolalia

The meaningless repetition of words

Jovial

Cheerful and friendly

Ramification

A consequence of an action or events