Vocab Final

visceral

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to intellect; instinctive.

artifice

clever or cunning devices used to trick or deceive others.

latent

existing but not yet developed; hidden.

mayhem

a state of chaos or disorder, often characterized by violence or disruption.

ameliorate

to make something better or improve a situation.

maelstrom

a situation of confused movement or violent turmoil.

superfluous

exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; unnecessary.

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time.

exacerbate

to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse.

impunity

exemption from punishment or freedom from the consequences of an action.

effrontery

shameless boldness or audacity.

subversive

intending to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution.

deference

respectful submission to the judgment or opinion of others.

conflate

to combine or merge different ideas or concepts into one.

veracity

conformity to facts or accuracy; truthfulness.

specious

superficially plausible, but misleading or false.

lampoon

a form of satire that criticizes or mocks someone or something, often in a humorous way.

bolster

to support, strengthen, or reinforce an argument, position, or structure.

conduit

a means by which something is transmitted or conveyed, often referring to a pipe or channel for fluids or information.

vexation

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

auspicious

conducive to success; favorable.

clout

influence or power, especially in politics or business.

feckless

lacking initiative or strength; ineffective.

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

gratuitous

given or done free of charge; uncalled for or lacking good reason.

venerable

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

plethora

a large or excessive amount of something.

dearth

a scarcity or lack of something.

conviction

a firmly held belief or opinion.

dormant

inactive or asleep, not currently growing or developing.

egregious

outstandingly bad or shocking.

acrimonious

angry and bitter in tone, often relating to a dispute or argument.

strident

loud and harsh; grating.

sagacity

the quality of being wise or having good judgment.

nonplussed

a state of being surprised and confused, often to the point of being unsure how to react.

zealous

having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

histrionic

overly dramatic or emotional behavior

irascible

having a tendency to be easily angered or provoked.

exacting

making severe demands or requiring precise accuracy in performance.

obtuse

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.