Vocab E Units 1-5
Unit 1:
Intimation: A hint; indirect suggestion.
Stolid: Not easily moved emotionally; dull.
Dour: Stern, gloomy, ill-humored.
Verbatim: Word for word.
Augment: To make larger.
Deploy: To position; form.
Gibe: To utter taunting words.
Opulent: Wealthy, luxurious.
Adulterate: To corrupt; to make worse by adding something of less value.
Fortitude: Courage in facing difficulties.
Guise: A mask.
Insidious: Sly; trying to deceive.
Ambidextrous: Skillful in both hands.
Liable: Easily bent; flexible.
Gape: To stare with an open mouth.
Warily: Cautiously; with great care.
Bereft: Deprived of.
Tentative: Experimental in nature.
Reiterate: To say again.
Unkempt: Not combed; untidy.
Unit 2:
Cursory: Hasty; not thorough.
Tepid: Lukewarm; showing no interest.
Feasible: Possible.
Benevolent: Kindly; charitable.
Retrogress: To move backwards.
Impetus: A moving force.
Meticulous: Extremely careful.
Duplicity: Treachery; deceitfulness.
Grimace: A wry face.
Adroit: Skillful; expert in the use of mind and hands.
Impervious: Not affected or hurt.
Averse: Having a deep distaste.
Jeopardy: Danger.
Belligerent: Given to fight; warlike.
Quintessence: The purest form.
Amicable: Peaceful; friendly.
Nostalgia: Longing for the past.
Grimace: To make a wry face.
Scrutinize: To examine closely.
Belligerent: One at war.
Holocaust: Large-scale destruction, especially by fire.
Extol: To praise extravagantly.
Unit 3:
Redress: To set right; remedy; relief from wrong.
Urbane: Mannered; stylish.
Craven: A coward; cowardly.
Perpetuate: To make permanent.
Alienate: To turn away.
Demise: Death; loss of high position/person.
Fallow: To plow but not seed; inactive; land unseeded.
Harass: To disturb.
Liquidate: To pay a debt.
Adversary: An enemy.
Punitive: Inflicting pain.
Exhilarate: To enliven; cheer.
Muse: To ponder; dream.
Precedent: An example for the future.
Negligible: Unimportant.
Culinary: Relating to cooking.
Coerce: To compel; force.
Inclement: Stormy; harsh.
Sojourn: To stay.
Artifice: Skillful trickery.
Unit 4:
Panacea: A remedy for all ills; an answer to all problems.
Uncanny: Strange, weird, mysterious.
Scrupulous: Paying attention to details.
Supercilious: Proud and contemptuous; superiority.
Converge: Move towards each other.
Affiliated: Associated with.
Nonchalant: Cool and confident.
Bequeath: To give or pass on as an inheritance.
Finite: Having limits; not everlasting.
Malevolent: Spiteful; showing ill will.
Esteem: Highly favorable opinion; regard highly.
Expunge: Erase; obliterate.
Cogent: Forceful; convincing.
Disperse: Scatter.
Omniscient: Knowing everything.
Skulk: To move around stealthily.
Venial: Easily excused.
Attainment: An accomplishment.
Ascertain: To find out.
Invulnerable: Not able to be hurt.
Unit 5:
Temerity: Rashness; boldness.
Facile: Easily done; not sincere.
Remiss: Neglecting one's duties.
Dearth: A lack; scarcity.
Truculent: Fierce; cruel; aggressive.
Virulent: Extremely poisonous.
Embark: To set on a journey.
Clemency: Mercy; humaneness.
Assent: Express agreement.
Infallible: Free from error.
Repose: Rest; place of rest; relaxation; peace of mind.
Benefactor: One who does good to others.
Chivalrous: Being knightly; courteous, courageous.
Diffident: Shy; reserved; modest.
Indomitable: Refusing to yield.
Unfeigned: Real; sincere.
Pungent: Causing a sharp sensation; bad smell.
Plod: To walk slowly and heavily.
Altruistic: Unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others.
Discrepancy: Lack of agreement.
Unit 1:
Intimation: A hint; indirect suggestion.
Stolid: Not easily moved emotionally; dull.
Dour: Stern, gloomy, ill-humored.
Verbatim: Word for word.
Augment: To make larger.
Deploy: To position; form.
Gibe: To utter taunting words.
Opulent: Wealthy, luxurious.
Adulterate: To corrupt; to make worse by adding something of less value.
Fortitude: Courage in facing difficulties.
Guise: A mask.
Insidious: Sly; trying to deceive.
Ambidextrous: Skillful in both hands.
Liable: Easily bent; flexible.
Gape: To stare with an open mouth.
Warily: Cautiously; with great care.
Bereft: Deprived of.
Tentative: Experimental in nature.
Reiterate: To say again.
Unkempt: Not combed; untidy.
Unit 2:
Cursory: Hasty; not thorough.
Tepid: Lukewarm; showing no interest.
Feasible: Possible.
Benevolent: Kindly; charitable.
Retrogress: To move backwards.
Impetus: A moving force.
Meticulous: Extremely careful.
Duplicity: Treachery; deceitfulness.
Grimace: A wry face.
Adroit: Skillful; expert in the use of mind and hands.
Impervious: Not affected or hurt.
Averse: Having a deep distaste.
Jeopardy: Danger.
Belligerent: Given to fight; warlike.
Quintessence: The purest form.
Amicable: Peaceful; friendly.
Nostalgia: Longing for the past.
Grimace: To make a wry face.
Scrutinize: To examine closely.
Belligerent: One at war.
Holocaust: Large-scale destruction, especially by fire.
Extol: To praise extravagantly.
Unit 3:
Redress: To set right; remedy; relief from wrong.
Urbane: Mannered; stylish.
Craven: A coward; cowardly.
Perpetuate: To make permanent.
Alienate: To turn away.
Demise: Death; loss of high position/person.
Fallow: To plow but not seed; inactive; land unseeded.
Harass: To disturb.
Liquidate: To pay a debt.
Adversary: An enemy.
Punitive: Inflicting pain.
Exhilarate: To enliven; cheer.
Muse: To ponder; dream.
Precedent: An example for the future.
Negligible: Unimportant.
Culinary: Relating to cooking.
Coerce: To compel; force.
Inclement: Stormy; harsh.
Sojourn: To stay.
Artifice: Skillful trickery.
Unit 4:
Panacea: A remedy for all ills; an answer to all problems.
Uncanny: Strange, weird, mysterious.
Scrupulous: Paying attention to details.
Supercilious: Proud and contemptuous; superiority.
Converge: Move towards each other.
Affiliated: Associated with.
Nonchalant: Cool and confident.
Bequeath: To give or pass on as an inheritance.
Finite: Having limits; not everlasting.
Malevolent: Spiteful; showing ill will.
Esteem: Highly favorable opinion; regard highly.
Expunge: Erase; obliterate.
Cogent: Forceful; convincing.
Disperse: Scatter.
Omniscient: Knowing everything.
Skulk: To move around stealthily.
Venial: Easily excused.
Attainment: An accomplishment.
Ascertain: To find out.
Invulnerable: Not able to be hurt.
Unit 5:
Temerity: Rashness; boldness.
Facile: Easily done; not sincere.
Remiss: Neglecting one's duties.
Dearth: A lack; scarcity.
Truculent: Fierce; cruel; aggressive.
Virulent: Extremely poisonous.
Embark: To set on a journey.
Clemency: Mercy; humaneness.
Assent: Express agreement.
Infallible: Free from error.
Repose: Rest; place of rest; relaxation; peace of mind.
Benefactor: One who does good to others.
Chivalrous: Being knightly; courteous, courageous.
Diffident: Shy; reserved; modest.
Indomitable: Refusing to yield.
Unfeigned: Real; sincere.
Pungent: Causing a sharp sensation; bad smell.
Plod: To walk slowly and heavily.
Altruistic: Unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others.
Discrepancy: Lack of agreement.