EXAM!!! Semester 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 discordant | adj; disagreeable in sounds or conflicting |
| plaudits | n, applause or enthusiastic praise |
| preclude | v, to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
| revert | v, to return or go back |
| servile | adj, relating to a slave, behaving like a servant, lacking spirit, or objectly submissive |
| detriment | n, harm or loss, injury, disadvantage, cause of harm or loss |
| incognito | adj/adv, in a disguised state or under a disguised name- n, the state of being disguised or a person in disguise |
| minimize | v, to make as small as possible or to make smaller than before |
| oblique | adj, slanting or indirect |
| venerate | v, to regard with reverence or to look up to with great respect |
| audacious | adj, bold, adventurous, or recklessly daring |
| instigate | v, to urge on or stir up |
| myriad | adj, in very great numbers- n, a very great number |
| prodigious | adj, immense in size or degree |
| relevant | adj, connecting with or relating to the matter at hand |
| bolster | v, to support or give a boost to- n, a long pillow or a supporting post |
| frivolous | adj, of little importance or not meant seriously |
| prone | adj, lying face down or inclined or likely |
| staid | adj, serious and dignified or quiet and subdues in character |
| facetious | adj, humorous or not meant seriously |
| indiscriminate | adj, without restraint or control or unselective |
| plausible | adj, appearing true, reasonable, or fair |
| prodigal | adj, wastefully extravagant, generously abundant-n, one who is wasteful and self indulgent |
| volatile | adj, highly changeable |
| articulate | v, to pronounce distinctly, to express well in words- adj, able to use language effectively or expressed clearly. |
| forthright | adj/adv, frank, direct, or straight forward |
| ostracize | v, to exclude from or send away |
| resolute | adj, bold, determined, or firm |
| scapegoat | n, a person or thing carrying the blame for others |
| attribute | n, a quality belonging to something- v, to assign to or a credit with |
| juncture | n, a joining together, the point at which to points are joined, any important point in time |
| menial | adj, lowly or humble- n, a servant who does the humble and unpleasant tasks |
| unassuming | adj, modest |
| waver | v, to move to and fro, to show a lack or firmness |
| divergent | adj, going in different directions, differing eachother |
| fervent | adj, very earnest, passionate, or extremely hot |
| perceptible | adj, capable of being grasped by the senses or mind |
| stoical | adj, self controlled, or not showing feeling |
| unflagging | adj, tireles or continuing with vigor |
| capitulate | v, to give up or surrender |
| disgruntled | adj, in a bad humor, dis-contended or annoyed |
| impunity | n, freedom from punishment |
| mien | n, mannor, appearance, or expression |
| renown | n, fame or glory |
| accord | n, agreement or harmony- v, to agree or to grant |
| dexterous | adj, skillful in using hands or body, or clever |
| habituate | v, to become used to, or to be caused to be used to |
| trepidation | n, fear, fright, or trembling |
| vitality | n, strength, energy, liveliness, the power to survive |
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