Vocab #5

1 Rudimentary Adjective Basic Basic or undeveloped, lacking complexity or sophistication The child's rudimentary drawing showed an interest in art.

2 Cultivate Verb Develop Prepare and use land for crops or gardening or To promote

the growth and development

She worked hard to cultivate a positive relationship with her

colleagues.

3 Capitulate Verb Surrender To cease resisting or fighting; to admit defeat or accept an

unfavorable outcome

The army was forced to capitulate after prolonged fighting.

4 Dynamic Adjective Energetic Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress The business environment is dynamic and ever-evolving.

5 Acquire Verb Obtain Buy or obtain an object or asset She worked hard to acquire the necessary skills for the job.

6 Contemplate Verb Ponder To think deeply or carefully about something He took a moment to contemplate his options before making

a decision.

7 Alleviate Verb Relieve Make suffering less severe The medicine helped alleviate his allergy symptoms.

8 Vigor Noun Energy Physical or mental strength, energy, or vitality Regular exercise helps maintain vigor and overall well-being.

9 Satire Noun Mockery A literary or artistic work that uses irony, humor, or

exaggeration to criticize or mock

The satirical play poked fun at political corruption in a

lighthearted manner.

10 Colonial Adjective

/Noun

Settler Relating to the control exerted by one country over another

as a colony

The museum displayed artifacts from the colonial period.

11 Aboriginal Adjective Indigenous Being the first inhabitants of a region The art museum showcased the works of aboriginal artists.

12 Conceal Verb Hide To hide or keep something or someone from being seen,

discovered, or known

He tried to conceal his disappointment with a smile.

13 Inconsequential Adjective Trivial Not important or significant His opinion on the matter was inconsequential and ignored.

14 Whimsical Adjective Fanciful Playfully quaint or fanciful, having a sense of unpredictable

or fantastical charm

The whimsical artwork featured imaginative creatures and

vibrant colors.

15 Chronicle Noun Record A factual written account of important events The historian wrote a chronicle of the ancient civilization.

16 Foster Verb Encourage Encourage the development of something, especially

something desirable

The organization works to foster creativity in young artists.

17 Invasive Adjective Intrusive Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully The invasive species threatened the native ecosystem.

18 Infamy Noun Disgrace The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed The dictator's reign was marked by infamy and abuses.

19 Facetious Adjective Witty Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor His facetious remarks during the meeting were not

appreciated.

20 Intrigue Verb Fascination Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate The novel's plot intrigued readers, keeping them engaged.