Ava Vocab Set 5

Vocab Set 1

Foment

(verb) to encourage negative activity

Ameliorate

(verb) to make a bad situation better

Debunk

(verb) to expose false information

Disdain

(noun/verb) to strongly dislike someone or something; to look down on; or a strong feeling of disklike

Reticent

(adj) Someone who doesn’t want to talk; fear to speak up

Prevalent

(adj widespread

Satiate

(verb) to satisfy completely; feel full

Candid

(adjective) honest and direct

Emulate

(verb) copy someone to be like them

Taint

(verb) make something less pure or good

Detrimental

(adjective) harmful or damaging

Mitigate

(verb) make something less severe

Elusive

(adjective) hard to find or catch

Vocab Set 2

Impartial

(adjective) fair and not taking sides

Partisan

(adjective) strongly supporting one side

Frugal

(adjective) careful with money

Indignant

(adjective) angry because something is unfair

Anomaly

(noun) something unusual or different

Abridged

(adjective) shortened from the original

Acclimate

(verb) get used to a new place or situation

Ancillary

(adjective) providing extra help or support

Circumspect

(adjective) careful before acting

Taint

(verb) make something less pure or good

Emancipate

(verb) set free from control or slavery

Sardonic

(adjective) mocking in a cold or sarcastic way

Prosaic

(adjective) ordinary and lacking imagination

Opaque

(adjective) not clear or hard to understand

Parsimonious

(adjective) very unwilling to spend money

Gratutious

(adjective) unnecessary or given without reason

Chagrin

(noun) feeling of embarrassment or disappointment

Dilettante

(noun) a person who dabbles in a subject without serious skill or commitment

Esoteric

(adjective) understood by only a few people

Penurious

(adjective) extremely poor or very stingy

Antipathy

(noun) strong dislike or hatred

Vocab List 3

Exasperate

(verb) annoy someone greatly

Lucid

(adjective) clear and easy to understand

Concurrent

(adjective) happening at the same time

Augment

(verb) make something larger or better

Bellicose

(adjective) eager to fight or argue

Avarice

(noun) extreme greed for money

Dubious

(adjective) doubtful or not trustworthy

Indolent

(adjective) lazy and avoiding work

Callous

(adjective) showing no concern for others

Impoverished

(adjective) very poor

Tangible

(adjective) able to be touched or clearly seen

Tactile

(adjective) related to the sense of touch

Antagonistic

(adjective) hostile or opposed to someone or something

Condemn

(verb) say something is very wrong or bad

Condone

(verb) accept or allow something bad

Commandeer

(verb) take control of something by force

Ancillary

(adjective) extra or supporting

Precocious

(adjective) very advanced for a young age

Homogeneity

(noun) sameness or being very similar

Veracity

(noun) truth or accuracy

Amenable

(adjective) willing to agree or be influenced

Prudent

(adjective) careful and showing good judgment

Auspicious

(adjective) showing good signs for the future

Redolent

(adjective) strongly reminding you of something or smelling strongly

Vocab set 4

Emulate

(verb) copy someone to be like them

Hamper

(verb) make it harder to do something

Prolific

(adjective) producing a large amount

Cynical

(adjective) believing people act only for themselves

Superfluous

(adjective) more than is needed

Zealous

(adjective) full of energy and passion

Bereave

(verb) leave someone after the death of a loved one

Scathing

(adjective) very harsh and critical

Stoic

(adjective) staying calm and not showing emotion in difficult situations

Austerity

(noun) strict saving or living with very little

Augment

(verb) make something larger or better

Abate

(verb) become less or reduce

Ordinance

(noun) an official law or rule

Ardor

(noun) great enthusiasm or passion

Germane

(adjective) closely related to the topic

Innumerable

(adjective) too many to count

Diffident

(adjective) lacking confidence or shy

Vocab Set 5

Relinquish

(verb) give up something willingly

Rebuff

(verb) reject someone or something firmly

Venerable

(adjective) respected because of age or wisdom

Impudent

(adjective) rude and disrespectful

Usurp

(verb) take power or a position unfairly

Tirade

(noun) a long

Slovenly

(adjective) messy and careless in appearance or habits

Erudition

(noun) great knowledge gained through study

Abate

(verb) become less or reduce