SEM 2 FINALS DICTIONARY

Eloquent (adj, +)

persuasive, graceful, and powerful in speech.

Intricate (adj, /)

detailed and complex, especially in rhythm or design.

Delectable (adj, +)

extremely delicious or pleasing.

Vibrant (adj, +)

full of life, intensity, or energy.

Prominent (adj, +)

important, respected, or easily noticed.

Luxuriant (adj, +)

growing thickly, richly, and abundantly.

Poignant (adj, +/-)

emotionally touching, often because of sadness.

Tentative (adj, /)

hesitant, careful, or uncertain.

Allegiance (noun, +)

loyalty or commitment to a belief, group, or faith.

Valediction (noun, +/-)

a farewell or act of saying goodbye.

Dynamism (noun, +)

strong energy, force, or activity.

Prowess (noun, +)

great skill, strength, or ability, especially in war or wrestling.

Sap (noun, +)

life, energy, and vitality.

Valour (noun, +)

courage and bravery, especially in battle.

Audibly (adv, /)

in a way that can be clearly heard.

Deftly (adv, +)

skillfully, quickly, and neatly.

Benevolently (adv, +)

kindly, generously, or with goodwill.

Revel in (verb, +)

to take great joy or pleasure in something.

Clinch the matter (verb phrase, +)

to settle or finalize an issue.

Buoyant (adj, +)

cheerful, lively, and full of life.

Profound (adj, +)

very deep, serious, or meaningful.

Succulent (adj, +)

rich, full, fresh, or juicy.

Sprightly (adj, +)

lively, energetic, and quick-moving.

Deliberated (verb, /)

thought about or considered carefully.

Prevailed (verb, +)

succeeded, won, or became accepted.

Pacified (verb, +)

calmed down or satisfied.

Appease (verb, +/-)

to calm someone by satisfying their demands.

Improvident (adj, -)

careless about the future and not planning wisely.

Notorious (adj, -)

well-known for something bad or annoying.

Haggard (adj, -)

looking tired, worn, or unhealthy.

Recoiled (verb, -)

pulled back suddenly from fear, shock, or disgust.

Gravely (adv, -)

seriously or with deep concern.

Surge (verb/noun, /)

to rush forward suddenly or a sudden rush.

Tremulous (adj, -)

shaking or trembling, often from fear or emotion.

Void (noun, -)

a deep, empty space or emptiness.

Abomination (noun, -)

something deeply wrong, offensive, or forbidden by sacred law.

Dregs (noun, -)

the thick leftover remains at the bottom of a liquid.

Frenzy (noun, -)

wild, uncontrolled excitement or panic.

Contemptible (adj, -)

shameful and deserving disrespect.

Transfixed (adj, -)

frozen in place because of fear, shock, or awe.

Disquieting (adj, -)

causing worry, unease, or fear.

Tumult (noun, -)

loud confusion, disorder, or chaos.

Impudent (adj, -)

rude, disrespectful, and boldly improper.

Brandish (verb, -)

to wave or display something, especially a weapon, threateningly.

Delirious (adj, -)

wild, uncontrolled, or not thinking clearly.

Annihilation (noun, -)

complete destruction or total wiping out.

Inadvertent (adj, -)

accidental or unintentional.

Stingy (adj, -)

unwilling to give, share, or spend.

Impotent (adj, -)

powerless, weak, or unable to act.

Abominable (adj, -)

extremely hateful, offensive, or shameful.

Mirthless (adj, -)

without real happiness, humor, or joy.

Banished (verb, -)

forced to leave as punishment.

Fugitive (noun, -)

a person fleeing from danger, punishment, or authority.

Brusqueness (noun, -)

harsh, blunt, or rude behavior.

Woeful (adj, -)

full of sorrow, misery, or misfortune.

Excrement (noun, -)

waste matter from the body.

Ostracise/Ostracize (verb, -)

to exclude or reject someone from a group.

Derisive (adj, -)

mocking, scornful, or insulting.

Parched (adj, -)

extremely dry or thirsty.

Arduous (adj, -)

difficult, tiring, and requiring great effort.

Disembodied (adj, -)

separated from a visible body or source.

Brittle (adj, -)

dry, hard, and easily broken.

Elusive (adj, -)

difficult to catch, understand, or locate.

Ultimatum (noun, -)

a final demand with serious consequences if refused.

Bellow (verb, -)

to shout loudly and deeply.

Outlaw (verb/noun, -)

to ban someone or something, or a person outside the law.

Bottle up (verb phrase, -)

to keep emotions hidden instead of expressing them.

Molest (verb, -)

to harass, bother, or attack.

Feign (verb, -)

to pretend or fake.

Rebuke (verb/noun, -)

to scold or strongly criticize.

Penalty (noun, -)

a punishment for wrongdoing.

Suppress (verb, -)

to hold back, control, or force down.

Desecrated (adj/verb, -)

treated something sacred with disrespect.

Scald (verb, -)

to burn with hot liquid or steam.

Restrain (verb, /)

to hold back, control, or prevent action.

Wan (adj, -)

pale, weak, or faint-looking.

Unseemly (adj, -)

improper, inappropriate, or socially unacceptable.

Scuffle (noun/verb, -)

a brief, messy struggle or fight.

Audacity (noun, -)

shocking boldness or nerve.

Malevolence (noun, -)

evil feeling or desire to harm.

Sullen (adj, -)

gloomy, silent, and resentful.

Devoid of (adj phrase, -)

completely lacking something.

Moped (verb, -)

sat or moved around sadly and gloomily.

Mutilate (verb, -)

to badly damage or disfigure.

Ominous (adj, -)

suggesting that something bad is about to happen.

Listless (adj, -)

lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm.

Pounce (verb, -)

to jump suddenly in order to attack or seize.

Gourd (noun, /)

a hard-shelled fruit used as a container or bowl.

Cowrie (noun, /)

a small shell used as money in Igbo society.

Reclining (verb/adj, /)

lying back or resting in a relaxed position.

Impending (adj, /)

about to happen soon, often something serious.

Reluctant (adj, -)

unwilling, resistant, or hesitant.

Beckons (verb, /)

signals or calls someone closer.

Sediment (noun, /)

material that settles at the bottom of a liquid.

Tendrils (noun, /)

thin curling plant parts that help a plant climb.

Tubers (noun, /)

thick underground plant parts, such as yams or cassava.

Requisite (adj/noun, /)

required or necessary.

Diffused (verb/adj, /)

spread widely through the air or space.

Distill (verb, /)

to produce, draw out, or let something slowly form.

Terrain (noun, /)

land or physical ground.