Cuet vocab words pyq 2022

Acquittal

A legal judgment declaring someone not guilty

Parley

A formal discussion to resolve a dispute

Sumptuous

Rich, luxurious, and impressive

Legible

Clear and easy to read

Intricate

Very detailed and complex

Eulogy

A speech praising someone after death

Empathy

Ability to understand others’ feelings

Monotony

Dull repetition, lack of variety

Plebiscite

Direct vote by the people

Regalia

Royal symbols or official dress

Soliloquy

Speaking thoughts aloud when alone

Asylum

A place of shelter or protection

Pessimist

One who expects the worst

Antagonist

One who opposes

Protagonist

Main character

Obstinate

Stubborn, unwilling to change

Obsolete

No longer in use

Almanac

Annual reference book

Evoke

To bring out a feeling or memory

Relinquish

To give up willingly

Acquitted

Declared not guilty

Enchanting

Charmingly attractive

Cling

To hold tightly

Pugnacious

Eager to fight or argue

Itinerary

Travel plan or route

Bohemian

Unconventional artistic lifestyle

Possess

To own or control

Candid

Honest and open

Forthright

Direct and outspoken

Capacious

Spacious, able to hold much

Affluence

Wealth and abundance

Lenient

Not strict, gentle

Peril

Serious danger

Hostility

Aggressive behavior

Stagnation

Lack of progress

Animus

Strong hatred

Pungent

Sharp smell or taste

Volatile

Unstable, changes quickly

Virtuous

Morally good

Vicious

Cruel or violent

Vanity

Excessive pride

Ravage

To destroy severely

Despise

To strongly hate

Bustle

Busy activity

Exuberant

Full of energy and joy

Courteous

Polite and respectful

Cordial

Warm and friendly

Accolade

Praise or award

Maestro

Master in art/music

Articulate

Express clearly

Cunning

Clever but deceptive

Cavity

Hollow space

Clarity

Clearness

Abate

To reduce

Brittle

Easily broken

Incongruent

Not matching

Hazel

Light brown/green color

Sanguine

Optimistic

Plunder

To steal violently

Profane

Disrespectful to sacred things

Crusade

Strong campaign

Mason

Stone/brick worker

Quack

Fake doctor

Valour

Courage

Grandeur

Magnificence

Oblivious

Unaware

Laureate

Award winner

Heroic

Brave

Meek

Gentle and submissive

Injure

To harm

Induce

To persuade

Colossal

Extremely large

Flare

Sudden burst

Solitude

Being alone

Melody

Pleasant tune

Vigilant

Alert and watchful

Ambitious

Strong desire to succeed

Biennial

Every two years

Quadrennial

Every four years

Triennial

Every three years

Homage

Respect or honor

Obituary

Death notice

Mortuary

Place for dead bodies

Hanger

Clothes holder

Aviary

Bird enclosure

Octogenarian

Person aged 80–89

Epilogue

Ending section

Prologue

Introduction section

Centennial

100th anniversary

Conceal

To hide

Culmination

Highest point

Excruciating

Extremely painful

Sophisticated

Refined or complex

Aversion

Strong dislike

Assertion

Firm statement

Impudence

Rudeness

Diligent

Hardworking

Modest

Humble

Energetic

Full of energy

Redundant

Unnecessary repetition