Semester 2 Exam Vocabulary (H)

upheaval

a violent or sudden change or disturbance

prominent

noticeable; standing out so as to catch the attention

enmity

hatred; hostility

strident

unpleasantly loud; harsh in sound

incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something

furtive

secretive; attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guild or concern that discovery would lead to trouble

pliant

easily bent; flexible

contrite

feeling or showing remorse; affected by guilt

dubious

hesitant or doubtful; uncertain or unclear

belligerence

aggressive or warlike behavior

appall

greatly dismay or horrify

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

incantation

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

interminable

endless; never-ending

exulting

showing elation or extreme happiness

mutinous

disobedinent

pallor

an unhealthy, pale appearance

contemptuously

arrogantly or scornfully

myriad

a countless or extremely great number

reverence

deep respect for someone or something

flounder

struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily

brandish

to wave something around as a threat in anger or excitement

impervious

unable to be affected by something or someone

rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions

sanctity

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; holiness

laden

heavily loaded or weighed down

vexed

annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

steadfast

dutifully firm and unwavering

daunt

to make someone feel apprehensive; to make someone lose courage

falter

to lose strength or momentum; to hesitate

cessation

ending; the fact or process of being brought to the end

inquisitive

showing curiosity

acrid

strong and unpleasant in taste or smell

hamper

to slow the progress or movement of something; to hinder or limit

ensconce

establish or settle someone or something in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

wary

cautious; feeling or showing caution about possible danger or problems

fleeting

lasting for a short time

envious

jealous; longing for someone else's possessions

entreat

to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something; to beg

intercession

the action of intervening on someone else's behalf

chide

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval of someone because of their actions

lamentable

unfortunate or regrettable; sorrowful

afflicted

troubled with; affected by

feign

to pretend

toil

to work hard; hard work

vile

extremely unpleasant; morally bad or wicked

amorous

showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

garish

overly bright or showy; flashy

eloquence

fluent speaking or writing; beautiful words

beguiled

charmed or enchanted

calamity

a disaster; an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress

absolve

to set free of guilt, blame, or responsibility

disposition

a person's quality of character; temperament

discord

disagreement between people; lack of harmony