English IX Vocab Wave #1

conceited

excessively proud of oneself; vain

digression

an act, instance, or message that departs from the main subject

fiend

a deeply evil or wicked person; a demon

furlough

a temporary leave of absence, especially from military duty

immaterial

unimportant; not mattering one way or the other

innumerable

too numerous to be counted (often used hyperbolically, in order to exaggerate)

liberate

to free (a country, city, or people) from enemy occupation

monotonous

dull, tedious, and repetitious; monotone (of a voice or sound)

mutiny

an open rebellion against the authorities (for example

nonchalant

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned; indifferent

ostracize

exclude (someone) from a society or group

pacifist

a person opposed to war and violence

putrid

rotten; decayed and having an unpleasant smell

qualms

feelings of doubt, worry, or fear; misgivings (often used with “have”- “have qualms about…”)

suave

refined, smooth, having a sophisticated charm (usually about a person)

unanimous

held or carried by everyone involved (of an opinion, decision, or vote)

unscrupulous

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair