Vocab 5

1.) Reproach Verb To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).

2.) Repudiate Verb To reject the validity or authority of.

3.) Resplendent Adj. Splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant.

4.) Ribald Adj. Characterized by or indulging in vulgar, lewd humor.

5.) Rigor Noun Strictness or severity, as in temperament, or judgment.

6.) Rotund Adj. Rounded in figure; plump.

7.) Ruminate Verb To turn a matter over and over in the mind.

8.) Scrutinize Verb To examine or observe with great care; inspect critically.

9.) Stringent Adj. Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe.

10.) Stoke Verb To stir up and feed (a fire or furnace).

Vocabulary List #5

11.) Subliminal Adj. Below the threshold of conscious perception.

12.) Succulent Adj. Highly interesting or enjoyable; delectable.

13.) Taciturn Adj. Habitually untalkative.

14.) Tinge Verb To affect slightly, as with a contrasting quality.

15.) Trepidation Noun A state of alarm or dread; apprehension.

16.) Veneration Noun Profound respect or reverence.

17.) Virulent Adj. Bitterly hostile or antagonistic; hateful. virulent criticism.

18.) Volatile Adj. Tending to violence; explosive.

19.) Willful Adj. Said or done on purpose; deliberate.

20.) Zeal Noun Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, an ideal, or a goal and tireless diligence

in its furtherance.