English Vocab Review
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 brawl | a noisy fight in a crowd |
| flagrant | conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible |
| fledgling | young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying |
| paradox | (logic) a self-contradiction |
| perjury | lying under oath |
| proficient | skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
| remnant | (n.) a small part remaining behind |
| simultaneous | occurring or operating at the same time |
| bystander | one who looks on or observes |
| casual | happening by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal |
| downtrodden | treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed |
| erode | to wear away gradually, eat away |
| flounder | to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way |
| gruesome | horrible, revolting, ghastly |
| botch | to ruin through clumsiness |
| clutter | (v.) to fill or cover in a disorderly way; (n.) a state of disorder, mess |
| farce | (n.) a play filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings; broad or far-fetched humor; a ridiculous sham |
| futile | hopeless |
| hospitable | offering friendly or generous treatment to guests; open to anything new or strange |
| adequate | Sufficient, enough |
| dialogue | conversation between two or more people |
| emblem | (n.) a symbol, sign, token |
| havoc | very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder |
| hearth | the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family |
| innumerable | too many to count |
| enchant | To please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell |
| fluctuate | to rise and fall; to vary irregularly |
| foster | (v.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj.) in the same family but not related by birth |
| handicraft | Work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill |
| ignite | kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to |
| massive | Large and heavy; great in size or scope |
| maternal | relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent |
| pal | pale, a very close, intimate friend; comrade; chum. |
| reputable | Well thought of, having a good reputation |
| heed | to pay attention to |
| hoax | a practical joke; a trick |
| meditate | to think, reflect, intend, or plan |
| oppress | to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon |
| pedestrian | One who walks |
| transmit | to send on, pass along, send out |
| vanquish | to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome |
| wan | sickly pale |
| notable | striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way |
| abnormal | not normal |
| flourish | to thrive, to grow well |
| nib | blunt point or tip |
| onslaught | a violent attack; a sudden rush of something |
| outstrip | (v.) to get ahead of, do better than, exceed |
| prudent | wise, careful, cautious |
| lavish | (adj.) overly generous, extravagant; abundant; (v.) to spend or give freely or without limit |
| notorious | having an exceedingly bad reputation |
| shirk | (v.) to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty; to sneak, slink |
| implore | to beg earnestly for |
| stalemate | (n.) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; (v.) to bring to a standstill |
| vindictive | seeking revenge |
| braggart | a boaster; boastful in a loud, annoying way |
| despondent | sad, without hope, discouraged |
| blurt | To say suddenly or without thinking |
| affliction | anything causing great suffering |
| akin | related by blood; having similar qualities or character |
| gala | (n.) a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; (adj.) festive, showy |
| impostor | one who deceives by using a false identity |
| authoritative | official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief, dictatorial |
| bankrupt | in a state of financial ruin; to ruin financially; one who has been ruined financially |
| clamor | loud noise or shouting |
| coincide | to happen at the same time |
| cynical | doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives |
| haggle | to argue in a petty way, especially about a price |
| vigilant | on the alert; watchful |
| wrath | forceful anger; fury |
| ordain | to establish by law; to order or command; to appoint as a priest or minister; to destine |
| pervade | to spread throughout |
| mull | to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices |
| narrative | The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events. |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time; gradually |
| quest | a search, hunt; to search, seek, ask |
| random | by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular |
| rant | to speak wildly and noisily; loud, violent talk |
| quench | To put out, extinguish, end |
| swerve | to turn aside sharply; a sharp or sudden turn |
| melancholy | a feeling of thoughtful sadness |
| persist | to continue steadily in a course of action, refuse to stop or be changed; to last, remain |
| puny | of less than normal strength or size; of no importance |
| regal | royal, kinglike; fit for a king |
| vital | small bottle containing medicine or other liquids, having life, living; necessary to life, essential; key, crucial |
| morbid | (adj.) in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy; caused by or related to disease, unwholesome |
| surplus | A quantity much larger than is needed |
| lax | careless or negligent |
| overture | (n.) an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part |
| lethargic | unnaturally drowsy; sluggish; dull |
| malady | a sickness, illness, disease, disorder |
| hoard | to store up, save; a hidden store or supply |
| legitimate | (adj.) lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable |
| patronize | to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provide financial help; to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious |
| sagacious | shrewd; wise |
| abound | to be plentiful, be filled |
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