Q1 Vocab

paucity

smallness of number or quantity

din

a loud continuous noise

abyss

.

an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

ameliorate

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

begrudge

to look upon with disapproval or envy 

hack

to cut or sever with repeated irregular or 

unskillful blows

enervation

a feeling of being drained of energy or vitality; fatigue.

inert

lacking the ability or strength to move

piety

the quality of being religious or reverent

sophism

a fallacious argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.

agile

being able to move quickly and easily

coterie

a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people

enumerate

mention (a number of things) one by one

scintillating

brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful.

cynical

distrusting or disparaging the motives of others; like or characteristic of a cynic

paroxysm

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

analogous

comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared

malediction

a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction; a curse.

antidote

a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison

onus

used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility

squalid

extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

desolate

(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

ignominious

deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

fitful

not active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.

pedantry

overly concerned with minor details

prognosticate

to predict or foresee a future event

fetid

smelling extremely unpleasant

antediluvian

of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood.

Vestige

 A trace, mark, or visible sign left by something vanished or lost.

placid

not easily upset or excited

circumlocution

the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to 

express an idea

aplomb

complete and confident composure or self-assurance

tact

.

adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

ruminate

to think deeply about something

pulchritude

great physical beauty and appeal

luxuriant

(of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth

vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

entreat

to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

exculpate

show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.

arid

(of land or climate) lacking rain

impecunious

having little or no money

decry

To publicly denounce

egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking.

paltry

(of an amount) small or meager; little value.

It can also mean low in quality or less than expected.

assail

make a concerted or violent attack on 

vexation

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

raze

completely destroy (a building, town, or other site).

awry

away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; 

abandon

cease to support or look after (someone); desert

dour

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

galvanize

to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock

desolation

a state of complete emptiness or destruction.

cordial

warm and friendly

arduous

 hard to accomplish or achieve

penchant

a strong or habitual liking for something

cumbersome

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use

impertinent

not showing proper respect

afoot

In preparation or progress.

equivocate

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

ponderous

slow and clumsy because of great weight.

desiccate

to cause to become completely dry

asperity

harshness of behavior or speech that expresses 

bitterness or anger

ecstasy

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

mutability

the quality of being liable to undergo change or alteration

inimitable

so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

insurrection

a violent uprising against an authority or government.

despondency

a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage

evince

reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)

inopportune

occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

buffoon

a ridiculous but amusing person; a clown.

soporific

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

mien

a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor

stalwart

loyal, reliable, and hardworking 

cloister

residence that is a place of religious seclusion, usually surrounded by walkways

neurotic

having, caused by, or relating to neurosis.

adulterate

render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one.

exude

discharge (moisture or a smell) slowly and steadily.

infirmity

physical or mental weakness

aggregate

a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements

compilation

a thing, especially a book, record, or broadcast program, that is put together by assembling previously separate items

treachery

betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

desultory

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

histrionic

overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style

bombastic

Marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases.

fecund

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth

amalgam

a mixture or blend

portent

an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially momentous

prevalent

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

succinct

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed

ennui

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

expurgate

remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account).

indefatigable

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

trifling

.

unimportant or trivial.

fractious

difficult to control; unruly.

impetuous

.

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

dextrous

.

showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

ambulatory

able to walk about and not bedridden

brazen

. 

bold and without shame

rebuff

an abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture.

enjoin

instruct or urge (someone) to do something.