english vocab final

apathy

(n.) absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement ; lack of interest in or concerns for things that others find moving or exciting ; stoicism

apprehensive

(adj.) uneasy or fearful about something that might happen ; quick to learn or understand ; perceptive

compatible

(adj.) capable of existing or living together in harmony

condolence

(n.) expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune or grief

consecrate

(v.) to make or declare sacred, an object of honor ; to devote or dedicate to some purpose

decrepit

(adj.) weakened by old age ; feeble ; worn out by long use ; dilapidated

deride

(v.) to laugh at in scorn or contempt ; scoff or jeer at ; mock

ingenuous

(adj.) candid ; sincere ; innocent ; naive

multifarious

(adj.) having many different parts, elements, forms, etc. ; numerous and varied ; greatly diverse or manifold

obsolete

(adj.) no longer in general use ; out of date ; effaced by wearing down or away

parsimonious

(adj.) frugal or stingy ; cheap

quandary

(n.) a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do ; dilemma

recalcitrant

resisting authority or control ; not obedient ; hard to deal with

reprisal

(n.) an act or instance of retaliation

revel

(v.) to take great pleasure or delight

stultify

(v.) to make, or cause to appear, foolish or ridiculous, especially by degrading or frustrating means

ardent

(adj.) having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling ; passionate ; fervent

assiduous

(adj.) constant in application or effort ; working diligently at a task ; persevering

brash

(adj.) impudent ; tactless ; hasty ; rash ‘ energetic or highly spirited, especially in an irreverent way ; zesty

capricious

(adj.) subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change ; erratic

copious

(adj.) large in quantity or number ; abundant ; plentiful

exult

(v.) to show or feel extreme joy ; rejoice

gnarled

(adj.) full of bends and twists ; having a rugged, weather-beaten appearance ; crabby

indemnity

(n) protection against damage or loss ; compensation for damage or loss

inkling

(n.) a slight suggestion or indication ; slight understanding

limpid

(adj.) clear ; completely calm

palatable

(adj.) acceptable or agreeable to taste or feelings

poignant

(adj.) keen to the feelings ; affect the emotions

rancor

(n.) bitter ; hatred

sophomoric

(adj.) of or relating to a sophomore ; intellectually pretentious, overconfident, conceited but immature

spontaneous

(adj.) unplanned ; given to acting upon sudden impulses

acquiesce

(v.) submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent

askew

(adverb, adj.) out of line; in a crooked position; with disapproval

blithe

(adj.) without thought or regard; glad’ cheerful

contentious

(adj.) causing, involving or characterized by argument or controversy

covet

(v.) to desire wrongfully; to wish for, especially eagerly

crestfallen

(adj.) dejected; dispirited; discouraged

disheveled

(adj.) hanging loosely or in disorder; untidy

garrulous

(adj.) wordy, especially about trivial matters

insuperable

(adj.) incapable of being passed over, overcome or surmounted

lamentable

(adj.) regrettable; unfortunate

misnomer

(n.) a misapplied or inappropriate name or designation; an error in naming a person or thing

respite

(n.) an interval of relief

sinuous

(adj.) having many curves, bends or turns; indirect; devious

sonorous

(adj.) loud, deep, or resonant, as a sound

vanguard

(n.) the forefront in any movement, field, activity, etc; the leaders of any intellectual or political movement

allude

(v.) to refer casually or indirectly

clairvoyant

(adj.) having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision

disreputable

(adj.) having a bad reputation, of bad quality

endemic

(adj.) native, belonging to a particular place

exemplary

(adj.) serving as a model; typical

fathom

(v.) to understand

guile

(n.) deception, insidious cunning in attaining a goal

integrity

(n.) honesty; perfect condition

misconstrue

(v.) misinterpret

obnoxious

(adj.) annoying

placate

(v.) to appease

placid

(adj.) calm or peaceful; showing a lack of energy or concern

potent

(adj.) powerful

pretext

(n.) misleading appearance or behavior used as an excuse

protrude

(v.) to thrust forward

abjure

to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

acrid

harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

callous

emotionally hardened, unfeeling

clandestine

(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded

compunction

Feeling of regret or remorse

elated

in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

indulgent

yielding to the wishes or demands of others

irrelevant

Having nothing to do with the subject

platitude

a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

quell

to subdue, put down forcibly

quiscent

inactive; at rest

ruminate

think deeply about something

tacit

understood or implied without being stated

trechant

(adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut

conflagration

(n.) a destructive fire

antipathy

(n.) a natural or instinctive dislike

asset

(n.) a useful or desirable thing or quality

beset

(v.) to attack on all sides; harass; to set or place upon

decorum

(n.) dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress; orderliness

duress

(n.) compulsion by threat or force; forcible restraint

exuberant

(adj.) plentiful; lavishly abundant; extremely joyful; luxuriant

facsimile

(n.) an exact copy

implacable

(adj.) not to be appeased; merciless

infinitesimal

(adj.) indefinitely or exceedingly small; immeasurably small

innocuous

(adj.) not harmful or injurious; not interesting

patent

(n.) an invention or process protected by this right

prowess

(n.) exceptional valor or ability, especially in combat; a daring deed

sedate

(adj.) calm, quiet or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement

stipulate

(v.) to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement; to promise, in making an agreement

ultimatum

(n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions

alacrity

(n.) cheeful readiness, promptness or willingness; liveliness

antithesis

(n.) opposition, contrast; the direct opposite

appall

(v.) to fill or overcome with horror or fear; dismay

disparage

(v.) to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle; to bring reproach

dissonant

(adj.) disagreeing or harsh in sound; out of harmony

droll

(adj.) amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous

elucidate

(v.) to make clear; throw light upon; explain

laud

(v.) to praise

loll

(v.) to recline or lean in a relaxed or lazy manner; lounge; to hang loosely; droop