english S1 exam vocab

expound

To present and explain a theory or idea systematically and in detail.

malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

succumb?

To fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

tonic

A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.

translucent

A substance allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.

gallows?

A structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals.

kettle?

A container or device in which water is boiled, having a lid, spout, and handle; a teakettle.

jetty?

A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.

daintily

Delicately small and pretty.

inscrutable

Impossible to understand or interpret.

condemnation?

The act of condemning, a strong censure, disapprobation, reproof.

pagan

A member of a religious, spiritual, or cultural community based on the worship of nature or the earth; a neopagan.

ancesteral

Pertaining to ancestors, descending or claimed from ancestors.

quiver?

To shake or tremble.

barren

Unproductive; unfruitful.

What is a nuisance?

An obnoxious or annoying person, thing, condition, practice, etc.

What does wistfully mean?

In a way that expresses a feeling of melancholy or longing.

What is sacrilege?

The violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred.

What does it mean to eradicate something?

To remove or destroy utterly.

What does it mean to propitiate?

To make favorably inclined; appease, conciliate.

How is elusive defined?

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

What does exalt mean?

To hold in very high regard; think very highly of.

What does it mean to implore someone?

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

What is an elixir?

A magical or medicinal potion.

What does unwittingly mean?

Without being aware; unintentionally.

How is boisterous characterized?

Noisy, energetic, cheerful, rowdy.

What is paraphernalia?

Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

What does perfunctory mean?

Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.

How is interminable defined?

Endless.

What does it mean to absolve someone?

To set or declare free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

What does alleviate mean?

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

What does it mean to depict something?

To show or represent by a drawing or painting.

What does it mean to falter?

To start to lose strength or momentum.

What does it mean to intercede?

To intervene on behalf of another.

How is obsolete defined?

No longer produced or used; out of date.

What does ambivalent mean?

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

What does approximate mean?

Close to the actual, but not completely exact.

What is a connotation?

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

What does it mean to digress?

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

What is dissent?

The expression of opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

How is viable defined?

Capable of working successfully.

What is an implication?

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

What is an excerpt?

A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.

What does it mean to mediate?

To intervene between people in a dispute to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

How is lucrative defined?

Producing a great deal of profit.

What is a rationale?

A set of reasons or logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.

What does feasible mean?

Possible or practical to do; practical.

What does it mean to pacify?

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

How is assiduous characterized?

Showing great care and perseverance.

What does augment mean?

To make something greater by adding to it; increase.

How is belligerent defined?

Hostile and aggressive.

What does concurrent mean?

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

egocentric

Thinking only of oneself, self-centered.

fortuitous

Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

henious

Utterly odious or wicked.

indiscriminate

Done at random or without careful judgment.

propensity?

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

qualitative

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.

relegate

To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.