ALL VOCAB LISTS HONORS ENGLISH 9

countenance

countenance

n—face or facial expression

insolent

adj—disrespectful

lithe

adj—able to bend or move the body lightly and gracefully

obsequious

adj—overly eager to please; usually insincere

quay

n—a platform on the edge of a port, for loading and unloading

unprepossessing

adj—unattractive; without charm of any sort

insinuation

n—an indirect suggestion, usually derogatory

obstinate

adj—determined not to agree or unwilling to change; stubborn

vexation

n—an annoyance or source of anxiety

accoutrements

n—accessories or special equipment

peremptory

adj—urgent, demanding; expecting to be obeyed

resplendent

adj—having a dazzlingly impressive appearance

vouch

v--to provide supporting evidence of the quality of a person or thing

monopolize

v—to take complete control or possession of someone or something

partisans

n—strong supporters, especially of a political party

denunciation

n—public accusation or condemnation

dowry

n—the money or property that a woman brings to her husband in marriage

imprudence

n —lack of wisdom, judgment, or discretion

lenient

adj—the showing of tolerance or mercy

abode

n—a home

acute

adj—keen, sharp, perceptive

fetid

adj—having a rotten or offensive smell

subterranean

adj—underground

repugnance

n—disgust; strong dislike or distaste

sentinel

n—someone assigned the duty of keeping guard

Belligerent

warlike attitude, fondness for fighting, aggressively hostile

Flourish

to grow or develop with vigor; do well; thrive

Pernicious

that will destroy or ruin; causing great harm or damage; fatal; deadly.

Adversary

antagonist; enemy

Portentous

Indicating evil to come; ominous; threatening

Augment

to make or become greater in size or degree; increase or enlarge.

Importune

to ask urgently or repeatedly; annoy with pressing demands.

Transgression

a violation of a law, command, or duty; a sin

Propagate

to increase in number or intensity

Discreet

showing wise self-restraint in speech and behavior; having or showing good judgment; wisely cautious.

Siege

a circumstance in which a group, usually a military or law enforcement agency, surrounds an area or building in

an attempt to take it over.

Assail

to attack with hostile words, arguments or abusive language.

Posterity

generations of the future

Anguish

Severe physical pain; great suffering

Heretic

Person who maintains opinions or doctrines on any subject contrary to those generally accepted as authoritative.

Disposition

One’s habitual way of acting toward others or thinking about things.

Beseech

to ask earnestly; beg; implore

Nimble

Active and surefooted; light and quick; agile; quick to understand; clever.

Boisterous

noisily cheerful; “rough” and noisy.

Visage

a face

Revel

to take great pleasure; to enjoy immensely

Nuptials

Wedding or wedding ceremonies

Disparage

to discredit; to speak bad about someone.

Semblance

Outward appearance

Saucy

Showing lack of respect; impudent; rude

Retire

(v) Go away, especially to a place that is more private or quiet.

Discord

(n) Disagreement of opinions and aims

Valor

(n) Bravery, Courage

Dexterity

(n) Skill in using the hands or body; skill in using the mind; cleverness

Strife

(n) Quarrelling or fighting

Dissembler

(n) One who hides under a false appearance; one who conceals with intent to deceive.

Tributary

(n) Stream that flows into a larger stream or body of water

Enamored

(adj) Inflamed with love

Calamity

(n) Great misfortune, such as a flood, fire, or loss of one’s sight; Serious trouble

Absolve

(v) Pronounce or set (a person) free from sin, guilt, blame, or their penalties or consequences.

Reconcile

(v) To settle a disagreement or difference

Lamentation

(n) Loud grief, cries of sorrow, mourning, wailing

Sojourn

(n) A brief stay

Jocund

(adj) Cheerful, merry

Fickle

(adj) Likely to change or give up a loyalty, attachments etc. without reason; inconstant. Likely to change in nature; uncertain

Abhor

(v) Regard with horror or disgust; hate completely; detest

Tempest

(n) Violent windstorm, usually accompanied by rain, hail, or snow. A violent disturbance

Carrion

(n/adj) Dead and decaying flesh; rottenness; filth

Stealth

(adj/adv) Secret or sly

Fiend

(n) An evil spirit, devil or demon; A very wicked or cruel person.

Digress

(v) Get off of the main topic; deviate

Renowned

(adj) Famous, well-known

Plague

(n/v) A disease ; To place a hex ;To constantly bother or distress

Garish

(adj) Gaudy, showy, elaborate, but in bad taste

Usurer

(n) An extortionist or swindler

assiduous adj

diligent, persevering

scrupulous adj

a regard for morals or ethics, rigorously precise and exact

articulate verb/adj

to express clearly, both ideas and words

prevail verb

to win

dispel verb

to disperse or drive away

recoil verb

to move back suddenly

chimerical adj

imaginary

torpid adj

without energy, lazy

dossier noun

a collection of documents about a person or topic

consternation noun

a feeling of bewilderment or dismay

akimbo adj

bent, arched

enumerate verb

to supply a complete list of something including all of the details

expenditure noun

an expense

coquette noun

a flirt

proprietor noun

the owner

requisite noun/adj

necessary, indispensable

sublime adj

excellent, impressive

solicit verb

to plead or petition for something

venturesome adj

willing to take risks or have new experiences

repast noun

a meal

Tremulousness noun

a condition of shaking, trembling or quavering

Taciturn adj

aloof; distant or cold (personality, not temperature or distance)

Emanated verb

sent out, radiated, emitted

Plebeian adj

ordinary, uncultured, common