Vocab 7

abyss

A bottomless hole; vast expanse or depth.

acrid

Caustic; bitter; harsh, often relating to taste and smell.

acuity

Sharpness of perception.

baleful

Destructive; deadly.

cataclysm

An event or situation that causes a momentous change or upheaval.

catharsis

A purification or purging of emotions that brings about spiritual renewal.

dogma

A system of beliefs or principles.

edifice

A very large building.

enumerate

To count one by one.

grate

To cause irritation.

inertia

Resistance to motion or action.

inordinate

Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.

luminous

Shining; full of light.

maudlin

Overly sentimental.

novice

A beginner.

pique

Resentment; irritation.

propensity

Preference; natural inclination.

purse

To pucker or tighten one’s lips.

refute

To disprove; to show as erroneous.

remuneration

The act of paying for a service, loss or expense.

soothsayer

A person who is able to predict the future; a seer.

supple

Easily bent; elastic; pliable.

travail

Difficult labor.

understate

To show restraint or lack of emphasis.

vibrant

Full of life.