vocab #4

Abash

Abash

v. to make uneasy or ashamed; to embarrass S-king T'challa, usually smooth and confident, was a bit __ed following his initial reaction when reusing Nakia.

Allure

 n. charm; v. to fascinate; to tempt with something desirable S- Unable to quell the __ of power, Killmonger embarked on a dangerous quest to conquer Wakanda and use her people and resources for his own selfish purposes.

Auspicious -

adj. marked by signs of success or good fortune; favorable S-Despite all the markings of a very __ beginning, the day was soon marred by tragedy.

Deference

n. a yielding in judgment, opinion, or wishes to another; courteous respect S-out of love and __, king t’challa sought, and followed his mother’s advice and counsel regarding Wakandas future wellbeing.

demeanor

n. outward behavior or bearing S-Okoye’s fierce __ indicated that she was formidable warrior and it would be unwise to underestimate her abilities

Integral

adj. pertaining to a part of the whole; complete; essential S-Shuri. intelligent, witty, and brave, was an __ part of the development of technology in wakanda

Purport

to claim to be or do something; n. the apparent purpose or main idea of something S-Killmonger was not the savior he __ed himself to be; his quest for vengeance almost destroyed Wakanda.

Syndicate

n. a group of persons or companies united to carry out some enterprise or business; v. to form such an association. S-Black Panther is a member of the avengers, a __ dedicated to stopping Thanos from collecting all the infinity stones.

Immemorial

adj. reaching back beyond the bounds of memory; extremely old S-The heart - shaped herb, a source of black panthers' strength for generations, has been growing in wakandas time __.

Degenerate

adj. having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline S-Although his behavior might indicate otherwise, Eddie was not a __ but a caring brave friend.

Efficacious

adj. capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc. S-While studying for the exams is the best practice, pulling an all-nighter for the SAT is not __.

Imperious

adj. assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering S-Because he was boorish, arrogant, and rude, Belle quickly dismissed the __ Gaston and his insulting marriage proposal and promptly sent him packing.

Affinity

n. a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something S-Although Julian and Sean Lennon did not grow up together, both have a natural __ for music, much like their famous father.

Audacious

adj. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks S-Samantha's bold and daring stunts were praised by the judges, but her mother claimed to have aged twenty years after witnessing her daughter's ___, dangerous moves.

Convivial

adj. (of an atmosphere or event )friendly, lively, and enjoyable; (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial Monica did not respond to justin's attempt to __ conversation after he left her on read.

Derogatory

adj. showing a critical or disrespectful attitude S-The 2016 presidential candidates failed to address major issues choosing instead to attack one another with hurtful __ comments.

Fastidious

adj – very attentive to and concerned with accuracy and detail S-Monica Geller, the uptight, high-strung friend, was known for her fastidious attention to neatness.

Ingratiate

v. to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please him/her. S-Although Harold tried desperately to ingratiate himself with his new bosses, he could not win him over with their false flattery.

Peripheral

adj. relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something S-The Outsiders, a coming of age novel of young teens in the peripheral of society explores the themes of classism, injustice,and friendship in the realistic voice of ponyboy curtis.

Blithe

 adj. showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper S-Simba, Timon, and Pumba passed their early years in a blithe haze of freedom and tranquility, singing their mantra “Hankuna Matata”