English 1 Spring Final Vocab

Ascertain

Ascertain

(v.) to find out

Cogent

(adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point

Finite

(adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time

Invulnerable

(adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack

Panacea

(n.) a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems

Omniscient

(adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding

Assent

(v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement

Chivalrous

(adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Dearth

(n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Remiss

(adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, carelessness

Plod

(v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Unfeigned

(adj.) sincere, real, without pretense

Comprise

(v.) to include or contain; to be made up of

Deft

(adj.) skillful, nimble

Explicit

(adj.) definite, clearly stated

Inopportune

(adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate

Ominous

(adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

Rampant

(adj.) growing without check, running wild

Suppress

(v.) to stop by force, put down

Venal

(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption