English Semester 2 Final

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or uncertainty about something

Blasé

Unimpressed or bored because of overexposure

Commemorate

To honor or remember something officially

Complacent

Too satisfied with oneself; unaware of possible danger or problems

Condone

To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong

Consensus

General agreement among a group

Contemplate

To think deeply about something

Credible

Believable or trustworthy

Depicted

Shown or represented in words, pictures, or art

Designate

To officially choose or assign

Deviated

Moved away from a set course or norm

Diligent

Hardworking and careful

Divulge

To reveal secret or private information

Elation

Great happiness or excitement

Esteem

Respect and admiration

Evoke

To bring out a feeling, memory, or image

Exhaustive

Very thorough and complete

Explicit

Clearly stated and leaving no confusion

Faltered

Hesitated or lost strength/confidence

Feasible

Possible and practical to do

Feigned

Pretended or fake

Fiscal

Related to money, budgets, or finance

Flaw

An imperfection or weakness

Formulated

Created or carefully developed

Gist

The main point or basic meaning

Hampered

Slowed down or hindered

Implicit

Implied rather than directly stated

Improvise

To create or do something without preparation

Inhibition

A feeling of restraint or self-consciousness

Interim

Temporary; during the time between events

Ironic

Happening in a way opposite of what is expected

Jeopardize

To put something at risk

Leeway

Extra freedom or room to act

Libel

False written statements that damage someone’s reputation

Magnitude

Great size, importance, or extent

Muted

Softened, quiet, or less intense

Paradox

A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may be true

Pretentious

Trying to appear more important or impressive than reality

Pseudonym

A fake name used by a writer or artist

Reconcile

To restore friendship or make things compatible

Repertoire

A collection of skills, performances, or works

Secular

Not connected to religion

Sibling

A brother or sister

Simulate

To imitate or model something

Smug

Excessively proud or self-satisfied