Vocab study

Vocabulary

Impetuous (Adj.)

Characterized by sudden or rash actions; acting quickly and without thought.

Condescending (Adj.)

Showing a patronizing attitude; treating others as if they are less important or knowledgeable.

Aesthetic (Adjective)

Related to beauty or art

Extenuating (Adj.)

Relieving factors that lessen the seriousness of a situation; circumstances that mitigate guilt or blame.

Orator (Noun)

A skilled public speaker; one who delivers speeches effectively and persuasively.

Reverence

Deep respect or admiration, often shown in a worshipful context.

Provocative (Adj.)

Causing strong reactions; stimulating thought or discussion.

Reclusive (Adj.)

Avoiding the company of others; preferring solitude.

Assiduous (Adj.)

Showing great care and perseverance

Prudent (Adj.)

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Pretentious (Adj.)

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc

Epiphany (Noun)

A “sudden manifestation” or “striking appearance” of truth or understanding.

Annexation (Noun)

The act of adding or attaching something, especially territory

Epitome (Noun)

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

Cognitive (Adj.)

Relating to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through though, experiences, and the senses.

Cacophony (Noun)

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds.

Onus (Noun)

Used to refer to something that is one’s duty or responsibility.

Resilient (Adj.)

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Anecdote (Noun)

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Subtle (Adj.)

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

Rhetorical (Adj.)

Expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress

Initiative (Noun)

The ability to assess and initiate things independently

Integrity (Noun)

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Compulsory (Adj.)

Required by law or a rule: obligatory

Anomaly (Noun)

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

Harangue (Noun)

A verbal attack

Reticent (Adj.)

Reserved; not revealing thoughts.

Imminent (Adj.)

About to happen

Malice (Noun)

Desire to cause pain, injury, or distress

Antagonist (Noun)

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Dubious (Adj.)

Hesitating or doubting

Bliss (Noun)

Perfect happiness; great joy

Insolent (Adj.)

Rude or impolite

Moratorium (Noun)

A legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt

Proliferation (Verb)

To grow by rapid production of new parts, buds, or offspring

Precipice (Noun)

A hazardous situation

Postulate (Verb/Noun)

To suggest something as a basis for reasoning

Tenacious (Adj.)

Persistent