English Honors Vocabulary 2

advent (noun)

the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event

anathema (noun)

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

aplomb (noun)

self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation

arrant (adj)

complete, utter

brusque (adj)

abrupt or random in speech or manner, especially in a negative way

divert (verb)

to change course, or draw attention from something to something else

epochal (adj)

forming or characterizing an epoch (a period of time in history or a person’s life

exigency (noun)

an urgent need or demand

hauteur (noun)

disdainful (i.e. hateful) pride

heedless (adj)

showing a reckless lack of care or attention

incessantly (adv)

without interruption; constantly

intemperate (adj)

having a lack of self control

mien (noun)

a person’s look or manner, especially one that indicates their mood or character

pedantically (adv)

in a manner that is meant to teach, but often in an arrogant or self-righteous way

rapturous (adj)

feeling or expressing great happiness or enthusiasm