2nd Semester Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cyncicism | negative attitude. NOUN. |
| derision | mockery, scorn, disdain. NOUN. |
| dubious | doubtful. ADJ. |
| effulgence | brightness or a brilliant light radiating. NOUN. |
| enamor | to charm, fascinate, or captivate. VERB. |
| gaudy | brightly colored or showily decorated to an unpleasant degree. ADJ. |
| grimace | contorted twisting of the face that expresses disgust or apin. NOUN. |
| indiscretion | misdeed, lack of judgement. NOUN. |
| menace | somebody who is a constant source of trouble or annoyance. NOUN. |
| mortification | deep shame or humiliation, wounded pride. NOUN. |
| spurious | fake, inauthentic. ADJ. |
| recrimination | blame, accusation. NOUN. |
| stunted | underdeveloped. NOUN. |
| swarthy | dark/weather-beaten complexion. ADJ. |
| tumult | uproar, commotion, clamor. NOUN. |
| woo | impress. VERB. |
| upbraid | scold. VERB. |
| strident | harsh noise. ADJ. |
| sodden | moist, wet. ADJ. |
| antagonism | opposing views. NOUN. |
| chasm | difference in ideas. NOUN. |
| conclave | secret meeting. NOUN. |
| ostracize | exclude. VERB. |
| languor | laziness. NOUN. |
| travail | work. NOUN. |
| austerity | stern, morally strict. NOUN. |
| corpulent | fat. ADJ. |
| garrulous | talkative. ADJ. |
| recoil | drawback. VERB. |
| taboo | improper in society. NOUN. |
| bane | a cause of great distress or annoyance. NOUN. |
| blasphemy | profane talk. NOUN. |
| bastion | an institution, place, or person strongly defending particular principles. NOUN. |
| belligerent | aggressive, war like behavior. ADJ. |
| myriad | numerous, large number. NOUN. |
| vile | extremely inpleasant. ADJ. |
| benevolent | well meanig and kindly. generous. ADJ. |
| compulsion | the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something. NOUN. |
| eccentric | strange, bizaare. ADJ. |
| visage | a person's face with reference to the form or proportions of the features. facial expression. NOUN. |
| daunting | seeming difficult to deal with. intimidating. ADJ. |
| defile | sully, mar, or spoil. VERB. |
| disparage | to talk bad about. VERB. |
| wrench | sudden violent twist or pull. NOUN. |
| displace | take over the place, position, or role. VERB. |
| effigy | a sculpture or model of a person to make fun of them. NOUN. |
| enthrall | capture the fascinated attention of. VERB. |
| errant | path or course. ADJ. |
| faction | a small organized group in a larger group. NOUN. |
| fervor | intense and passionate feeling. NOUN. |
| flail | to wave or swing. VERB. |
| furtive | sly, secretive. ADJ. |
| gesticulate | to use gestures instead of speaking to to emphasize one's words. VERB. |
| harbinger | messenger. NOUN. |
| heathen | a person who is incivilized. NOUN. |
| improvident | not having or showing foresight. thoughtless. ADJ. |
| incantation | a series of words said as a magic spell or charm. NOUN. |
| lamentation | a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. NOUN. |
| malevolent | malicious, wishing to do evil to others. ADJ. |
| mutinous | refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. ADJ. |
| obsequious | obedient ot attentive to an excessive or servile degree. ADJ. |
| officious | kissing up. ADJ. |
| paragon | a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. NOUN. |
| parry | to ward off (weapon or attack). VERB. |
| perjure | to tell an untruthful statement in court. VERB. |
| pestilence | a fatal epidemic or disease. NOUN. |
| rebuke | express sharp criticism or disapproval of someone becaue of their actions. VERB. |
| scion | an heir, a descendant of a notable family. NOUN. |
| sloth | laziness. reluctance to work or make an effort. NOUN. |
| sojourn | a temporary stay. NOUN. |
| supplicant | to ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly. VERB. |
| affliction | causing pain or suffering. NOUN. |
| contrive | fabricated. made up and to plan with evil intent. VERB. |
| vex | to irritate, annoy. VERB. |
| vie | to compete eagerly. VERB. |
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