Vocab Quiz 2

odious::exciting or deserving hatred or repugnance

portent::something that foreshadows a coming event

skulk::to move in a stealthy or furtive manner

apathy::lack of interest or concern

arbitrary::depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by law

concede::to accept as true, valid, or accurate; to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly

contrite::grieving and penitent for sin or shortcoming

impede::to interfere with the slow progress of

mercurial::characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood

rapt::transported with emotion; wholly absorbed; engrossed

undermine::to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly

avarice::excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain; greediness

consummate::extremely skilled and accomplished

duplicity::contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action; especially the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action

impregnable::incapable of being taken by assault; unconquerable

ostentatious::marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display

obsequious::marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness

ephemeral::lasting a very short time

laconic::using or involving the use of a minimum of words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

precarious::characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger

transgress::to go beyond limits set or prescribed by; violate

ubiquitous::existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered

vie::to strive for superiority

wanton::lewd, bawdy; merciless, inhumane; having no just foundation or provocation; malicious

cryptic::having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning

furtive::marked by stealth; attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically due to guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble

discretion::the ability to make responsible decisions; the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information

insidiously::in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

belying::showing to be false or contradicting; disguising the true nature of something

fawning::displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, typically to gain favor or advantage

provocation::an action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately

pretentious::attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed