vocab #4

inferred

Derived by reasoning; implied, as a conclusion.

diverse

Varied.

articulate

Speaking well.

apprehensive

Fearful; worried.

benevolent

Good; kind-hearted; generous.

virulent

Very harmful (like a virus).

pious (piety)

Deadly religious.

skeptical

Doubting.

provincial

Narrow-minded; unsophisticated.

resignation

Acceptance of a situation (secondary meaning).

illuminate

To light up; make clear.

resolution (resolve)

Determination (also: the solution of a problem).

servile

Overly submissive; cringing; like a servant.

diligent

Hard-working.

refute

To disprove.

anarchy

Lack of government; chaos.

miser

One who saves greedily.

discord

Disagreement.

monotonous

Without variety; tiresome.

trivial

Unimportant; insignificant.