English Semester 2

Abhor

To regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply.

Amend

To change in a formal way; to change for the better.

Buffet

To slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one’s way with difficulty.

Chaos

Great confusion; disorder.

Commodious

Roomy; spacious.

Corrosive

Eating away gradually; acid-like; bitterly sarcastic.

Discern

To see clearly; recognize.

Extant

Still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost.

Implicate

To involve in; to connect with or be related to.

Inter

To bury; to commit to the earth.

Martinet

A strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules.

Obviate

To anticipate and prevent; to remove; dispose of.

Renegade

One who leaves a group; a deserter; outlaw.

Reprehensible

Deserving blame or punishment.

Somber

Dark; gloomy; depressed in spirit.

Squalid

Filthy; wretched; debased.

Turbulent

Disorderly; riotous; violent; stormy.

Vociferous

Loud and noisy; compelling attention.

Voluminous

Of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length.

Waive

To do without; to give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily.

Animosity

Strong dislike; bitter hostility.

Apathy

A lack of feeling, emotion or interest.

Apprehensive

Fearful or anxious, especially about the future.

Commend

To praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of.