Vocabulary 1-21
Homogeneity-the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Epigram-a remark expressing an idea in a clever way.
Exultation- a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing
Coherence- The quality of being logical or consistent
Bootlegger- A person who sells or distributes goods illegally.
Tumult- A loud or confused noise, especially made by a large mass of people
Abortive- Failing to produce the intended result.
Caterwaul- Make a howling noise
Vehemently- In an intense manner or with great feeling
Levity- Treating something that's serious with a lacking manner/humor
Fractiousness- The quality of being easily upset or annoyed
Incessantly- Without interruption, constantly
Flappers- Fashionable women who are free and live an outgoing lifestyle.
Disintegrate- Break up into very small pieces or ash.
Cat- Four legged furry thing
Rajah - an Indian king or prince
Julep - a sweet flavored drink made from a sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medication
Melodious - pleasant sounding
Acquaintance- a person’s knowledge or experience with something
Bleared - to make dim or to blurr
Impetuously - marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
Cataracts - a large waterfall
Punctilious- showing great attention to detail
Solemn- formal and dignified
Armistice - a agreement by opposing sides to stop fighting
Dilatory- slow to act
Peremptory - insisting of immediate attention or obedience
Triumphantly- in a way that shows great happiness at a victory
Jauntiness - quality of being happy
Innumerable-too many to be counted
Omnibus- a bus
Vitality- The state of being strong and active.
Inquiry- The act of asking for information
Glaring- Staring fiercely or fixedly
Ineffable- too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Aquaplane - A water vehicle that is sliding uncontrollably in the water
Florid-having a red or flushed complexion.
Cornice- An ornamental molding around a room
Oblivion- The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening
Perspire- To sweat from physical exertion or stress
Gaudy- To be extremely bright or showy to be tasteless.
Follies- Foolishness or lack of self sense.
Sumptuous- Splendid and expensive looking
Erroneous- To be wrong, or incorrect
Surmise- To suppose that something may be true
Individualistically- In a way that relates to a particular person or group
Inexplicable- Unable to be explained or accounted for
Prodigality- To spend money foolishly or wastefully
Tactlessly- In a way that is likely to annoy or upset people
Demoniac- Like a demon
Debut- A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.
Echolalia- The meaningless repetition of words
Jovial- Cheerful and friendly
He smiled in a jovial condensation
Ramification- A consequence of an action or events.
Rakish- Having or displaying a dashing appearance
Penitentiary- A prison for people convicted or serious crimes
Complacency- A feeling of satisfaction with oneself.
Ammonia- A gas with suffocating odor
Hubris- Excessive pride or self confidence
Bloodcurdling- Causing terror or horror
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad unpleasant is going to happen.
Banshee- Female irish spirit that senses death in a house.
Grisly- Gruesome and bloody
Apparition- a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Macabre- disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
Wendigo- Person who turned into a monster by partaking cannibal
Eerie- Strange and Frightening
Cauldron- Large pot or kettle
Phantasm- a figment of the imagination; an illusion or apparition.
Unearthly- Unnatural and mysterious in a disturbing way.
Hex- A magic spell or curse
Phantom- A ghostly apparition.
Poltergeist- A ghost or other supernatural being responsible for loud noises.
Somnambulatory- to walk while asleep
Obliging- Willing to do a service or kindness
Stormily- In a stormy or violent manner
Postern-A back or side entrance
Discreet- Careful and circumspect in ones speech or action
Reveries-Pleasantly lost in ones thought or daydream
Clamorous- Making a loud and confused noise
Notoriety- The state of being famous for something bad or doing a bad deed.
Veranda- A roofed platform along the outside of the house.
Grotesque- Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Sporadic- Occurring whenever or not punctual
Redolent- Strongly reminiscent or suggestive
Scrutiny- A critical observation or examination
Perturbed- feeling anxiety or concern
Amour-love
Scanty-Small or insufficient amount
Hitherto-Until now, until the point of discussion
Ceaselessly-Continuously,without end
Sparse-Thinly dispersed or scattered
Infinite-Having no limitless or boundaries in time or space
Shrewd-Having or showing sharp powers of judgement
Deft-Neatly skillful, quick in one's movements
Extemporizing-Produce something without preparation
Morality-Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong, good and bad behavior
Vigilant-Keeping careful watch
pillory-wooden frame that has a hole for a head and arms
Scourge-To whip someone as punishment
Besom-broom
Dwelt- To live at a specific place
Machinations-A plot or scheme
Provision-provide or supplying something for use
Artillery-Large guns used in war
plash-A sound of liquid when splashing
Cullion-Mean or base fellow
Foregone-Inevitably determined in advance
Dam-The female parent of an animal
Bauble-Small and showy trinkets
Meacock-Timid
Coffer- A strong chest or box
Garrulous-excessively talkative
Supercilious-In Showing arrogant superiority
Eccentric-Unconventional or strange behavior
Disembodied-Separated from or existing without the body
Cataclysmic-Relating to a natural or violent event
Feign-To pretend
Narcissistic-To be full of oneself with appearance
Reciprocal-Concerning each of two or more persons or things
Melancholy-sadness
Incredulous-Unwilling or unable to believe
Diminish-To make or become less
Vacuous-Lacking ideas or intelligence, stupid
Prideful-Having an excessively high opinion of one's self
Consensus-A general agreement
Ignominy-Public shame or disgrace
Contumely-Insulting language or treatment
Tribunal-A court of justice
transgression-An act that goes against the law
Prate-To chatter
Inquity-Immoral or grossly unfair behavior
frailty-to be weak
Scaffold-Raised platform
Froward-a person who is difficult to deal with
Mew-To shut up or lock away
Discomfit-To make someone uneasy or embarrassed
Dotard-An old person
Parle-To talk
Vile-Extremely unpleasant
Henceforth-From this, or that time on
Wondrous-Invoking the feeling of wonder
Deceitful-Deceiving
Patrimony-Inherited form a male ancestor
Gamut-Complete range of something
Knavery-A roguish act
Gall-Bold behavior
Rudiment-The basic principles of a subject
Quaff-To drink
Raiment-Clothing
Modesties-Self Restraint
Thralled-Enslaved person
Tyrian-Purple
Prerogative-A privilege specific to a certain class
Austerity-Severity of manner or attitude
Fustian-Coarse Cloth
Afeard-Afraid
Countenance-Admit as acceptable or possible
Bemoiled- Muddied
Wench-A girl or young woman (derogatory) ppl of lower socioeconomic status
Rail-To scold harshly
Dictum-An authoritative declaration or statement
Jostle-To make one’s way by pushing or shoving
Lacerate-To cut or tear
Resilient-Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficulty
Scornful-A feeling of depression
Ponderous-Slow because of great weight
Sauntered-To walk in a slow manner
Dishevelment-A state in which everything is out of order
Disparity-Difference in level or treatment especially one that is seen as unfair
Commiserate-Feel or express sympathy or compassion
Pacify-To quell the anger of
Ail-To be unwell
Fracas-Loud ruckus or noise
Ostentatiously-In a showy way to impress
Futile-Pointless
Sodden- Saturated with liquid especially water
Quell-To put an end to something
Menial-Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige
Eloquent-Fluent speaking or writing
Atrocity-An act of cruelty
Wade-Walk with effort through water or another liquid.
Languished-Lose or lack vitality
Homage- Special honor or respect shown publicaly
Spectacle-A visually striking display
Cowed-Cause someone to submit due to intimidation
Blunder-A stupid mistake
Rile-To make someone mad or annoyed
Temporized-To stall for time
Mien-In a dignified manner or conduct
Finite-Having limits or bounds
Lulled-To calm or send to sleep
Feeble- Weak
Staunch-Loyal and committed in attitude
Sprawled-To lie in an awkward way
Divine-Wonderful
Scimitar-A short sword with a curved blade
Dudgeon-A feeling of offense and deep resentment
Ornery-Bad tempered
Percale-Closely woven fine cloth
Brabble-To argue stubbornly about something
Senile-Having or showing the cognitive weakness of old age
Loath-Reluctant and unwilling
Vied-To compete for superiority
Budding-Showing signs of promise in a career or field
Pittance-A small amount of something
Disdainful-Showing contempt or lack of respect
Pugnacious-Eager or quick to argue
Consolate-To make feel better about something
Peruse-To read something in a thoughtful way
Dilated-To make or become wider or larger
Gumption-Spirited initiative or resourcefulness
Ardent-Enthusiastic or passionate
Atrocious-Horrifyingly wicked
Stolid-Dependable, showing little emotion
Temerity-Excessive confidence
Nuance-A subtle difference in meaning
Pullet-A young chicken
Dissolution-The action or process of dissolving
Testy-Easily irritated
Abate-To become less intense
Pestilence-A fatal epidemic disease
Proffer-Present for acceptance or rejection
Fodder-Food for livestock
Indiscriminate-To do at random without judgment
Orator-A public speaker
Meriny-A skin complexion color (browned egg white
Delirium-A disturbed state of mind
Extremity-The furthest point or limit of something
Scoundrel-A dishonest or unprincipled person
Inaudible-Impossible to hear
Plethora-A large or excessive amount of something
Desolation-Destruction
Cherubim-Religious angel babies
Homogeneity-the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Epigram-a remark expressing an idea in a clever way.
Exultation- a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing
Coherence- The quality of being logical or consistent
Bootlegger- A person who sells or distributes goods illegally.
Tumult- A loud or confused noise, especially made by a large mass of people
Abortive- Failing to produce the intended result.
Caterwaul- Make a howling noise
Vehemently- In an intense manner or with great feeling
Levity- Treating something that's serious with a lacking manner/humor
Fractiousness- The quality of being easily upset or annoyed
Incessantly- Without interruption, constantly
Flappers- Fashionable women who are free and live an outgoing lifestyle.
Disintegrate- Break up into very small pieces or ash.
Cat- Four legged furry thing
Rajah - an Indian king or prince
Julep - a sweet flavored drink made from a sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medication
Melodious - pleasant sounding
Acquaintance- a person’s knowledge or experience with something
Bleared - to make dim or to blurr
Impetuously - marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
Cataracts - a large waterfall
Punctilious- showing great attention to detail
Solemn- formal and dignified
Armistice - a agreement by opposing sides to stop fighting
Dilatory- slow to act
Peremptory - insisting of immediate attention or obedience
Triumphantly- in a way that shows great happiness at a victory
Jauntiness - quality of being happy
Innumerable-too many to be counted
Omnibus- a bus
Vitality- The state of being strong and active.
Inquiry- The act of asking for information
Glaring- Staring fiercely or fixedly
Ineffable- too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Aquaplane - A water vehicle that is sliding uncontrollably in the water
Florid-having a red or flushed complexion.
Cornice- An ornamental molding around a room
Oblivion- The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening
Perspire- To sweat from physical exertion or stress
Gaudy- To be extremely bright or showy to be tasteless.
Follies- Foolishness or lack of self sense.
Sumptuous- Splendid and expensive looking
Erroneous- To be wrong, or incorrect
Surmise- To suppose that something may be true
Individualistically- In a way that relates to a particular person or group
Inexplicable- Unable to be explained or accounted for
Prodigality- To spend money foolishly or wastefully
Tactlessly- In a way that is likely to annoy or upset people
Demoniac- Like a demon
Debut- A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.
Echolalia- The meaningless repetition of words
Jovial- Cheerful and friendly
He smiled in a jovial condensation
Ramification- A consequence of an action or events.
Rakish- Having or displaying a dashing appearance
Penitentiary- A prison for people convicted or serious crimes
Complacency- A feeling of satisfaction with oneself.
Ammonia- A gas with suffocating odor
Hubris- Excessive pride or self confidence
Bloodcurdling- Causing terror or horror
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad unpleasant is going to happen.
Banshee- Female irish spirit that senses death in a house.
Grisly- Gruesome and bloody
Apparition- a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Macabre- disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
Wendigo- Person who turned into a monster by partaking cannibal
Eerie- Strange and Frightening
Cauldron- Large pot or kettle
Phantasm- a figment of the imagination; an illusion or apparition.
Unearthly- Unnatural and mysterious in a disturbing way.
Hex- A magic spell or curse
Phantom- A ghostly apparition.
Poltergeist- A ghost or other supernatural being responsible for loud noises.
Somnambulatory- to walk while asleep
Obliging- Willing to do a service or kindness
Stormily- In a stormy or violent manner
Postern-A back or side entrance
Discreet- Careful and circumspect in ones speech or action
Reveries-Pleasantly lost in ones thought or daydream
Clamorous- Making a loud and confused noise
Notoriety- The state of being famous for something bad or doing a bad deed.
Veranda- A roofed platform along the outside of the house.
Grotesque- Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Sporadic- Occurring whenever or not punctual
Redolent- Strongly reminiscent or suggestive
Scrutiny- A critical observation or examination
Perturbed- feeling anxiety or concern
Amour-love
Scanty-Small or insufficient amount
Hitherto-Until now, until the point of discussion
Ceaselessly-Continuously,without end
Sparse-Thinly dispersed or scattered
Infinite-Having no limitless or boundaries in time or space
Shrewd-Having or showing sharp powers of judgement
Deft-Neatly skillful, quick in one's movements
Extemporizing-Produce something without preparation
Morality-Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong, good and bad behavior
Vigilant-Keeping careful watch
pillory-wooden frame that has a hole for a head and arms
Scourge-To whip someone as punishment
Besom-broom
Dwelt- To live at a specific place
Machinations-A plot or scheme
Provision-provide or supplying something for use
Artillery-Large guns used in war
plash-A sound of liquid when splashing
Cullion-Mean or base fellow
Foregone-Inevitably determined in advance
Dam-The female parent of an animal
Bauble-Small and showy trinkets
Meacock-Timid
Coffer- A strong chest or box
Garrulous-excessively talkative
Supercilious-In Showing arrogant superiority
Eccentric-Unconventional or strange behavior
Disembodied-Separated from or existing without the body
Cataclysmic-Relating to a natural or violent event
Feign-To pretend
Narcissistic-To be full of oneself with appearance
Reciprocal-Concerning each of two or more persons or things
Melancholy-sadness
Incredulous-Unwilling or unable to believe
Diminish-To make or become less
Vacuous-Lacking ideas or intelligence, stupid
Prideful-Having an excessively high opinion of one's self
Consensus-A general agreement
Ignominy-Public shame or disgrace
Contumely-Insulting language or treatment
Tribunal-A court of justice
transgression-An act that goes against the law
Prate-To chatter
Inquity-Immoral or grossly unfair behavior
frailty-to be weak
Scaffold-Raised platform
Froward-a person who is difficult to deal with
Mew-To shut up or lock away
Discomfit-To make someone uneasy or embarrassed
Dotard-An old person
Parle-To talk
Vile-Extremely unpleasant
Henceforth-From this, or that time on
Wondrous-Invoking the feeling of wonder
Deceitful-Deceiving
Patrimony-Inherited form a male ancestor
Gamut-Complete range of something
Knavery-A roguish act
Gall-Bold behavior
Rudiment-The basic principles of a subject
Quaff-To drink
Raiment-Clothing
Modesties-Self Restraint
Thralled-Enslaved person
Tyrian-Purple
Prerogative-A privilege specific to a certain class
Austerity-Severity of manner or attitude
Fustian-Coarse Cloth
Afeard-Afraid
Countenance-Admit as acceptable or possible
Bemoiled- Muddied
Wench-A girl or young woman (derogatory) ppl of lower socioeconomic status
Rail-To scold harshly
Dictum-An authoritative declaration or statement
Jostle-To make one’s way by pushing or shoving
Lacerate-To cut or tear
Resilient-Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficulty
Scornful-A feeling of depression
Ponderous-Slow because of great weight
Sauntered-To walk in a slow manner
Dishevelment-A state in which everything is out of order
Disparity-Difference in level or treatment especially one that is seen as unfair
Commiserate-Feel or express sympathy or compassion
Pacify-To quell the anger of
Ail-To be unwell
Fracas-Loud ruckus or noise
Ostentatiously-In a showy way to impress
Futile-Pointless
Sodden- Saturated with liquid especially water
Quell-To put an end to something
Menial-Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige
Eloquent-Fluent speaking or writing
Atrocity-An act of cruelty
Wade-Walk with effort through water or another liquid.
Languished-Lose or lack vitality
Homage- Special honor or respect shown publicaly
Spectacle-A visually striking display
Cowed-Cause someone to submit due to intimidation
Blunder-A stupid mistake
Rile-To make someone mad or annoyed
Temporized-To stall for time
Mien-In a dignified manner or conduct
Finite-Having limits or bounds
Lulled-To calm or send to sleep
Feeble- Weak
Staunch-Loyal and committed in attitude
Sprawled-To lie in an awkward way
Divine-Wonderful
Scimitar-A short sword with a curved blade
Dudgeon-A feeling of offense and deep resentment
Ornery-Bad tempered
Percale-Closely woven fine cloth
Brabble-To argue stubbornly about something
Senile-Having or showing the cognitive weakness of old age
Loath-Reluctant and unwilling
Vied-To compete for superiority
Budding-Showing signs of promise in a career or field
Pittance-A small amount of something
Disdainful-Showing contempt or lack of respect
Pugnacious-Eager or quick to argue
Consolate-To make feel better about something
Peruse-To read something in a thoughtful way
Dilated-To make or become wider or larger
Gumption-Spirited initiative or resourcefulness
Ardent-Enthusiastic or passionate
Atrocious-Horrifyingly wicked
Stolid-Dependable, showing little emotion
Temerity-Excessive confidence
Nuance-A subtle difference in meaning
Pullet-A young chicken
Dissolution-The action or process of dissolving
Testy-Easily irritated
Abate-To become less intense
Pestilence-A fatal epidemic disease
Proffer-Present for acceptance or rejection
Fodder-Food for livestock
Indiscriminate-To do at random without judgment
Orator-A public speaker
Meriny-A skin complexion color (browned egg white
Delirium-A disturbed state of mind
Extremity-The furthest point or limit of something
Scoundrel-A dishonest or unprincipled person
Inaudible-Impossible to hear
Plethora-A large or excessive amount of something
Desolation-Destruction
Cherubim-Religious angel babies