Vocab notes term 1,2,and 3

Errant

straying from the right course or from accepted standards

blather

To talk foolishly or nonsensically at length - often used with “on”

squable

A noisy altercation or quarrel usually over pretty matter

refurbish

To renovate

grapple

to begin, to understand or deal with something in a direct or effective way. It’s usually difficult, complicated.

palpable

capable of being touched or felt, easily noticeable. Doesn’t have to be a physical thing.

avarice

excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain

mar

to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of, spoil

laudable

worthy of praise

Surmise

To have a thought or idea based on very little evidence

deference

respect and esteem due a superior or an elder also, affected or ingratiating regard for another’s wishes.

fastidious

extremely or excessively careful or detailed

imperious

assuming or taking power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering

incendiary

tending to excite or inflame; inflammatory. (often to describe language)

reproach

An expression of disapproval

rapt

completely fascinated or absorbed in something.

languish

to be or become feeble, weak, to lose vitality

reticence

Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech: RESERVED

terse

getting straight to the point and also being short tempered.

haughty

blatantly and disdainfully proud: having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior.

aloof

to be detached, withdrawn or uninvolved

chronic

something that’s long-lasting or constant

decrepit

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect

dormant

temporarily inactive or inoperative (not functioning)

earnest

showing sincere and intense conviction; genuine

eccentric

unconventional and slightly strange

penultimate

next to last

scintillating

brilliant, lively, stimulating, exciting or witty

subtle

not immediately obvious or comprehensible difficult

susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing, giving in easily to, unprotected