English 012 Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering terms, parts of speech, and definitions from English 012 study notes.

Impunity

(noun) Exemption from punishment, can act without retaliation

Intoxication

To affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcoholic liquor, a drug, or another substance; drunkenness, high

Niche

(noun) An ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue

Obstinato

(adj) Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument

Preclude

(verb) To prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible

Rampant

(adj) Violent inaction or spirit; raging; furious

Redress

(verb) To set right of what is wrong

Repose

(noun) The state of being at rest (sleep)

Surmount

(verb) To prevail, to overcome

Venture

(verb) To take the risk of; brave the dangers of

Vigorous

(adj) Full of active strength or force

Abscond

(verb) To depart in a sudden and secret manner, to avoid capture or legal prosecution

Accost

(verb) To confront body

Azure

(adj) Of or having a light, purplish shade of blue

Catacombs

(noun) An underground cemetery, especially one consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses dug out for coffins and tombs

Circumscribe

(verb) To draw a line around; encircle

Connoisseur

(noun) A person who is especially competent to pass critical judgements in a subject or an art

Grotesque

(adj) Odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre

Hearken

(verb) To give heed or attention to what is said; listen

Immolation

To kill as a sacrificial victim, as by fire; offer in sacrifice