Monte Vocab 10/30/25

1. Scrutinizing – To scrutinize means to examine something very carefully and in great detail. It often implies looking closely to find errors, flaws, or hidden meanings.

2. Impervious – Something impervious cannot be affected or penetrated by outside forces, such as water or emotion. A person described as impervious is often unmoved or unaffected by criticism or influence.

3. Quintessence – The quintessence of something is its purest, most perfect example. It represents the essence or ideal form of a quality or type.

4. Adroit – Being adroit means having skill and cleverness in handling difficult situations. It often describes someone who is both mentally sharp and physically skillful.

5. Extolled – To extol means to praise someone or something enthusiastically and publicly. It’s often used when expressing admiration for achievements or virtues.

6. Meticulous – A meticulous person pays extreme attention to detail and ensures everything is done precisely. It suggests carefulness and accuracy in even the smallest tasks.

7. Feasible – Something feasible is possible, practical, or achievable. It suggests that an idea or plan can realistically be carried out.

8. Belligerent – A belligerent person is aggressive, hostile, or eager to fight. The term can also describe a nation engaged in war.

9. Jeopardy – Jeopardy means being in danger or at risk of harm, loss, or failure. It’s often used in legal or life-threatening contexts.

10. Cursory – A cursory action is done quickly and without thorough attention. It implies a superficial or incomplete examination.

11. Benevolent – A benevolent person is kind, generous, and motivated by goodwill. It often describes people or actions meant to help others.

12. Impetus – Impetus means the force or motivation that drives something forward. It can refer to both physical motion and inspiration for an action.

13. Publicity – Publicity is the public attention or awareness given to a person, product, or event. It can be positive or negative, depending on how the information is received.

14. Amicable – An amicable relationship or agreement is friendly and peaceful, even after a disagreement. It suggests mutual respect and cooperation.

15. Tepid – Tepid literally means lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. Figuratively, it describes something lacking enthusiasm or intensity.

16. Grimace – A grimace is a facial expression showing discomfort, pain, or disgust. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to make such an expression.

17. Holocaust – A holocaust is a large-scale destruction, especially by fire. Historically, it refers to the mass murder of millions of Jews and others during World War II.

18. Cursory (repeated) – Cursory again means done hastily and without attention to detail. It’s often used to describe quick, careless reviews or observations.

19. Averse – If someone is averse to something, they have a strong dislike or opposition toward it. It’s often used after “to,” as in “averse to change.”

20. Retrogress – To retrogress means to move backward or return to an earlier, less developed state. It often implies decline or deterioration.