Essentials: IEW cycle 2 vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 intrepid | Adj: fearless Synonyms: brave, courageous, undaunted, audacious |
| dilapidated | Adj: partly ruined; broken down Synonyms: rickety, deteriorating, in disrepair |
| massive | Adj: huge Synonyms: colossal, gigantic, immense, vast |
| fetid | Adj: stinky Synonyms: rank, foul, putrid |
| stunned | Adj: shocked Synonyms: dazed, stupefied, astounded |
| flee | V: to run away, as from danger Synonyms: dash, bolt, retreat |
| desecrate | V: to destroy the beauty or holiness of a scared place Synonyms: defile, profane, degrade, corrupt |
| tenacious | Adj: not giving up Synonyms: persistent, determined, steadfast, resolved |
| extol | V: to praise highly Synonyms: laud, exalt, commend, acclaim |
| fatigued | Adj: tired or worn out Synonyms: weary, exhausted |
| rebuke | V:to blame or find fault with Synonyms: chide, reprove, reproach, criticize |
| intrigued | Adj: curious or fascinated by something Synonyms: absorbed, captivated, enthralled, aroused |
| pursue | V: to chase Synonyms: stalk, trail, hound, track |
| hastily | Adv: quickly and with little thought Synonyms: rashly, hurriedly, impulsively |
| vacant | Adj: empty Synonyms: void, abandoned |
| credible | Adj: believable Synonyms: veracious, forthright, plausible, well-grounded |
| uniform | Adj: of the same form or manner with others Synonyms: consistent, compatible |
| perturbed | Adj: annoyed Synonyms: upset, unsettle, agitate |
| foremost | Adj: first in time, place, or order Synonyms: chief, headmost, paramount |
| reform | N an improvement V to make better Synonyms: verbs: adapt, adjust, change nouns:amendment, correction |
| bestow | V: to give or grant Synonyms: award, bequeath, favor, entrust |
| devout | Adj: devoted to religion Synonyms: adherent, ardent, faithful |
| renowned | Adj: famous; of good reputation Synonyms: distinguished, celebrated, acclaimed, lauded |
| proficient | Adj: skilled or expert Synonyms: accomplished, capable, savvy, skillful |
| apprehend | V: to seize Synonyms: capture, nab, bust |
| stymied | V: blocked Synonyms: arrest, deter, hinder, obstruct, prevent |
| plummet | V: to drop straight down Synonyms: crash, collapse, descend, plunge |
| interminable | Adj: seemingly endless Synonyms: boundless, ceaseless, everlasting, incessant, wearisome |
| feeble | Adj: weak Synonyms: decrepit, powerless, inefficient, ineffectual, lame |
| clad | V: clothed Synonyms: attire, outfit, equip, guise |
| scorn | V: reject with disgust Synonyms: abominate, detest, loathe, despise |
| elite | Adj: a socially superior group Synonyms: top-notch, aristocratic, noble, exclusive, choice |
| smug | Adj: highly pleased with oneself; complacent Synonyms: overconfident, vain, overproud |
| agile | Adj: able to move quickly and easily Synonyms: well-coordinated, swift, rapid |
| indolent | Adj: lazy Synonyms: idle, do-nothing, slothful |
| impeccable | Adj: perfect Synonyms: faultless, flawless, complete |
| embellished | V: to decorate; to make more interesting by adding fanciful details |
| imminent | Adj: happening soon |
| bewildered | Adj: puzzled |
| melancholy | Adj: gloomy; causing sadness |
| disclosed | V: to uncover or reveal |
| dislodge | V: to remove; to force out |
| scowl | V: to look angry |
| contrite | Adj: sincerely sorry |
| ludicrous | Adj: ridiculous |
| relish | V: to like very much |
| capriciously | Adv: acting without apparent reason or cause |
| abashed | V: to be made embarrassed |
| contrive | V: to scheme |
| serene | Adj: calm and peaceful |
| toil | V: to work hard; to labor |
| devious | Adj: round about; not according to the normal plan |
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