Elite Winter Boot Camp Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 pretense | to false or misleading show of something |
| negligent | careless, inattentive |
| alacrity | cheerful willingness |
| dilemma | a situation when one must choose between two equally bad choices |
| archaeology | the recovery and study of things from the past |
| incredulous | disbelieving |
| reign | to rule |
| strident | loud and shrill |
| advocate | to speak in support of |
| habitat | the place where an animal or person is most commonly found |
| noisome | disgustingly offensive |
| dogmatic | arrogantly asserting unproven principles |
| disperse | to scatter |
| modest | limited in amount |
| provincial | limited in perspective |
| amnesty | a governmental pardon |
| assail | to attack |
| exquisite | of extreme beauty or excellence |
| paleontology | the study of fossils of life forms of the past |
| haughty | arrogant |
| contract | to reduce in size |
| ethics | the standards governing proper conduct |
| insular | narrow minded |
| superficial | on the surface |
| veracious | honest |
| surmise | infer something from intuition |
| inspire | to influence |
| corrupt | marked by immorality |
| rustic | of the country |
| emblematic | symbolistic of |
| harrowing | very distressing |
| allocate | to set aside for |
| quest | a pursuit or search |
| futile | having no useful result |
| harmonious | in agreement |
| prophecy | a prediction of the future |
| listless | having no interest in what is going on |
| dupe | to deceive |
| inclined | willing |
| omen | an indication of the future |
| inherent | included as an essential part |
| pensive | thinking deeply and seriously |
| vitality | the force that distinguishes life from death |
| nonchalant | seemingly unconcerned |
| affirmation | confident declaration of the truth |
| quarry | a hunted animal or bird |
| chaste | pure |
| flighty | unstable and easily excited |
| fervid | extremely emotional |
| biennial | happening every two years |
| juvenile | not fully grown |
| modicum | small quantity |
| menace | a threat |
| paucity | smallness on number |
| domestic | relating to the home or family |
| forthcoming | about to appear |
| telling | strikingly effective |
| liberal | extremely generous |
| distraction | mental distress |
| sporadic | occurring irregularly |
| propaganda | material that is spread that reflects a certain cause |
| acclaim | to praise enthusiastically |
| brood | to be in deep thought |
| compost | a mixture of decomposing matter that is good for the soil |
| underhanded | sneaky |
| attract | to pull towards and stimulate interest |
| millennium | 1000 years |
| vicarious | felt as if one were taking part in the lives of another |
| proliferate | to grow or reproduce quickly |
| oath | a formal promise |
| temperate | moderate |
| decisive | conclusive |
| marvel | to be astonished |
| transmit | to send something |
| aristocracy | a hereditary ruling class |
| vacuous | lacking substance |
| supercilious | feeling or showing proud contempt |
| radical | favoring extreme change |
| diffuse | to spread around |
| Olympian | god-like |
| outmoded | no longer in fashion |
| turmoil | extreme confusion |
| arable | suitable for growing crops |
| hierarchy | a ranking according to status or ability |
| junta | a group of military officials ruling in a country after seizing power |
| reprehensible | deserving to be severely criticized |
| rancorous | bitter and resentful |
| optimum | most favorable point |
| appropriate | to set apart for specific use |
| lopsided | lager or differently shaped on one side than on another |
| abstract | theoretical |
| frivolous | of little importance |
| caustic | capable of burning or corroding by chemical action |
| secular | not religious; worldly |
| perennial | lasting though the years |
| laudable | worthy of praise |
| upset | to overturn |
| lavish | extravagant |
| lethargic | dull and slow moving |
| sanctuary | a holy place and a place of refuge |
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