Spring Exam Vocab
Emaciated - abnormally lean, as from starvation or illness
Imminent - likely to happen soon
Importunate - insistent; annoyingly persistent
Emissary - an agent sent on a special mission
Premeditated - planned beforehand
Inimical - in opposition; hostile
Penitential - expressing sorrow at having sinned
Veneration -deep and profound respect
Abomination - something hateful and disgusting
Hypocrite - one who pretends to be what he/she is not
Impalpable - not perceptible to the touch; too subtle to be grasped by the mind
Scurrilous - course; vulgar
Pristine - pristine; unspoiled
Pestilence - infectious disease
Calamity - a disaster or extreme misfortune
Extort - to get by force or threats
Deleterious - harmful to health or well-being
Enigma - something or someone that is puzzling or seems impossible to explain
Propensity - inclination; tendency
Asperity - sharpness; harshness of temper
Loquacity - excessive talkativeness
Misanthropy - dislike or distrust of people
Transfiguration - a radical change in form or appearance
Consecration - holiness; sacredness
Solace - consolation; comfort
Stigma - a mark or sign of disgrace
Inured - accustomed to something painful or difficult
Inevitable - certain to happen
Vicissitude - unforeseeable change
Affliction - something causing pain or distress; a misfortune
Probity - integrity
Indefatigable - untiring
Audacity - bold daring; courage
Transitory - temporary; not enduring
Appalled - filled with dismay; shocked; horrified
Conjectural - based on guesswork or incomplete evidence
Gules - the color red (in heraldry)
Sable – the color black (in heraldry)
Ponderous-very heavy; massive
Pertains-concerns; has to do wiith
edifice-a building, esp a large imposing one
inauspicious-not favorable; unlucky
inudbitably-unquestionably
venerable-impressive because of age or histroic or religous associations
iniquity-wickedness; an unjust or unrighteous act
haughty-proud in a scornful way; arrogant
perchance (archaic)-possibly
inferrred-drawn as a conclusion
disdainful-proudly aloof; scornful
remonstance-an obejection; a complaint
visage-face; facial features
heterogeneous-of different kindsl not of the same kind
imperceptible-not easily noticeable
sagacity-wisdom; sound judgement
eminent-distinguished; high in rank or position
treEmaciated - abnormally lean, as from starvation or illness
Imminent - likely to happen soon
Importunate - insistent; annoyingly persistent
Emissary - an agent sent on a special mission
Premeditated - planned beforehand
Inimical - in opposition; hostile
Penitential - expressing sorrow at having sinned
Veneration -deep and profound respect
Abomination - something hateful and disgusting
Hypocrite - one who pretends to be what he/she is not
Impalpable - not perceptible to the touch; too subtle to be grasped by the mind
Scurrilous - course; vulgar
Pristine - pristine; unspoiled
Pestilence - infectious disease
Calamity - a disaster or extreme misfortune
Extort - to get by force or threats
Deleterious - harmful to health or well-being
Enigma - something or someone that is puzzling or seems impossible to explain
Propensity - inclination; tendency
Asperity - sharpness; harshness of temper
Loquacity - excessive talkativeness
Misanthropy - dislike or distrust of people
Transfiguration - a radical change in form or appearance
Consecration - holiness; sacredness
Solace - consolation; comfort
Stigma - a mark or sign of disgrace
Inured - accustomed to something painful or difficult
Inevitable - certain to happen
Vicissitude - unforeseeable change
Affliction - something causing pain or distress; a misfortune
Probity - integrity
Indefatigable - untiring
Audacity - bold daring; courage
Transitory - temporary; not enduring
Appalled - filled with dismay; shocked; horrified
Conjectural - based on guesswork or incomplete evidence
Gules - the color red (in heraldry)
Sable – the color black (in heraldry)mulous-quivering; trembling
effectual-likely to produce a desired result; useful
pervaded-spread throughout
amenable-cooperative; responsive
demeanor-outward behavior or manner
peremptory-absolute; undeniable; final
lurid-vivid in a shocking wayl not modest
annihilate-to destroy completely
inscrutable-mysterious; not easily understood
talisman-an object with magic power; a charm
apprehension-anxious feeling about the future
mutability-changeability
caprice-whim; sudden change of mind
constrained-forced; compelled
inviolable-sacred; not to be injured
impelled-drove; forced; compelled
behest-bidding; command
improvident-rash, careless
impending-upcoming
plaintive-sad
imperious-domineering
emissary-ambassador
tendrils-threads
contemptible-horrible
dregs-the worst parts
brusqueness-rudeness
plait-hair braid
valediction-leaving
arduous-difficult
reveled-celebrated
pottage-song or stew
grandees-rulers
taut-tight
harbinger-omen of the future
copiously-a great deal of
coiffure-hairdo
specious-false
agility-skill
devoid-minus or empty
manifest-made clear
communal-in a community
esoteric-only known by a few; confidential
apporbation-criticism
f*ggots-sticks
trifle-small amount
forsook-left, abandoned
lest-unless
incipient-beginning to exist
tethered-tied to
raffia-plant material
tumult-commotion; ruckus
mirthless-joyless
abomination-disgust; something horrible
callow-immature
fetishes-objects of worhsip
miscreant-villian; evildoer
caste-group in society
adherents-believers
atonement-amends
blasphemous-sacrilegious
ostracize-to exile
tuber-edible root
wherewithal-ability
irreparable-cannot be repaired
resillent-flexible
dispention-exemption
akin-similar to
expedient-the means to an end
singlets-undershirts
clamoring-making loud noises
amulet-a charm
wan-pale
guttural-from the throat
palaver-talk
infuriating-irritating
superflous-unecessary
resolute-strong willed
enthralled-spellbound
antipathy-a strong disklike, hostile feeling
applicabl-capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
asset-something of value, a resource; an advantage
beset-to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj) harassed, troubled, studded
compassion-sympathy for another’s suffering; pity
decorum-proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
duress-compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
exuberant-high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
facsimile-an exact copy
imbibe-to drink; to take in, absorb
implacable-not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
infinitesimal-so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
innocuous-harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
militate-to have efffect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
patent-exclusive rights over an invention; copyright (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights (adj.) plain, open ot view; copyrighted
prowess-distinguished bravery; superior skillor ability
sedate-quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
stentorian-extremly loud
stipulate-to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
ultimatum-a final proposal or stement of conditions
alacrity-a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
alleviate-to relieve, make more bearable
antithesis-the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
appall-to fill with dismay or horror
bellicose-warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
disparage-to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
dissonant-not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
droll-amusingly odd
edict-an order issued by someone in authority
elucidate-to clarify, explain
laud-to praise
loll-to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
loquacious-talkative, wordy; fond of tlaking
magnanimous-generous in forgiving, above small meanness
mandatory-required, obligatory
nondescript-ordinary, not outstandingl not easily classified
phlegamtic-slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
rescind-to repeal, cancel
vivacious-lively, sprightly, full of energy
whet-to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
abrasive-causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
acclimate-to adapt to a new climate, enviroment, or situation
chagrin-irritation or humilitation caused by disappointment or frustration (v.) to cause such a feeling
complacent-self-satisfieedl overly content
concur-to express agreement, apporve
defamation-slander or libel
explicate-to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
fracas-a noisy quarrel or brawl
grotesque-unnatural, distorted; bizarre
pandemonium-a wiled uproar, din, or commotion
raucous-disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
receptive-open and responsive to ideas or suggestion
renounce-to give up or resign something
repress-to hold back; to put down or check by force
reticent-not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
savory-tasty, appretizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
somnolent-sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
vehement-intense, forceful, powerful
voluble-characterized by a ready flow of wordsl glib, fluent
zealous-eager, earnest, devoted