Pre-Ap English 10 Fall Vocab

Vocab words

Austerity

self-denial, refraining from wordly pleasures

Benevolent

marked by kindness or generosity

Poignant

deeply affecting, moving

Sanctity

quality of being holy

Venerable

profoundly honored; deserving of respect because of age or achievement

Assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling, pain or problem less intense, severe, or painful

Benign

not threatening, mild

Temerity

audacity, recklessness

Reclusive

solitary, shunning society

Vehemently

marked by intense force or motion

Enmity

state of deep-seated ill will, hatred, hostility

Prowess

extraordinary ability

Umbrage

resentment, offense

Elucidate

to make something more clear

Dubious

doubtful; of unlikely authenticity

Diligent

marked by painstaking effort; hard-working

Concede

to acknowledge grudgingly

Eclectic

made up of a variety of sources or styles

Florid

describing flowery or elaborate speech

Disparage

to criticize or speak of ill