English Vocab 11

Terms	Definitions
ambivalence	(n.) the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
astute	(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
calculated	(adj.) deliberately planned; likely
conscientious	(adj.) meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular
denounce	(v.) to condemn openly; to accuse formally
dissent	(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement
emulate	(v.) to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model
facetious	(adj.) humorous, not meant seriously
gregarious	(adj.) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others
incisive	(adj.) sharp, keen, penetrating (with a suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness)
jurisprudence	(n.) the philosophy or science of law
mollify	(v.) to calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional intensity
ornate	(adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid
philanthropist	(n.) a person (usually wealthy) who gives money to charity
propriety	(n.) correct behavior; obedience to rules and customs
restraint	(n.) moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
sonorous	(adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
tenacity	(n.) firmness; persistence
urbane	(adj.) refined in manner or style, suave
zealot	(n.) someone passionately devoted to a cause

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