English Midterm Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 obscene | designed to incite to indecency or lust |
| deference | a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others |
| juncture | an event that occurs at a critical time |
| inert | unable to move or resist motion |
| systematic | methodical thoroughness |
| malign | speak unfavorably about |
| atomization | annihilation by reducing something to atoms |
| exhalation | breathing out |
| dionysiac | Of or relating to the sensual, spontaneous, and emotional aspects of human nature. |
| licentious | morally unrestrained |
| abominations | sources of utter disgust or intense dislike; hateful, disgusting actions |
| blatantly | in an extremely obvious way; conspicuously |
| abyss | a bottomless gulf or pit |
| partisan | an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity |
| inferentially | determined by reasoning from something known to be assumed |
| succubus/incubus | a demon in female form |
| yeomanry | a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army |
| goodwife | female head of a household |
| ken | range of what one can know or understand |
| stiff-necked | haughty and obstinate; refractory |
| vindictive | showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt |
| formidable | extremely impressive in strength or excellence |
| calumny | an abusive attack on a person's character or good name |
| fathom | measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line |
| malevolence | the quality of threatening evil |
| defamation | a malicious attack |
| parochial | narrowly restricted in outlook or scope |
| scoff | treat with contemptuous disregard |
| compromise | a middle way between two extremes |
| smirch | charge falsely or with malicious intent |
| trepidation | a feeling of alarm or dread |
| prodigious | so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe |
| klatches | a group of witches gathering for gossip |
| diametrically | in complete opposition |
| sect | a subdivision of a larger religious group |
| inculcation | teaching by repetition and urging |
| Obscene | Contrary to accepted morality |
| Deference | Courteous regard |
| Juncture | A critical moment in time; A place where things join |
| Inert | Motionless or unable t move |
| Systematic | Methodical; having a system or method |
| Malign | To speak untruths that are harmful |
| Atomization | Break into tiny particles; Utterly shatter |
| Exhalation | Breathing out |
| Dionysiac | Pertaining to a wild frenzy |
| Licentious | Lacking restraint or regard for accepted morality, especially in sexual acts |
| Abominations | Sources of extreme disgust or abhorrence |
| Blatantly | Completely obvious; conspicuous |
| Abyss | A bottomless gulf or chasm |
| Partisan | An ardent supporter or a biased |
| Inferentially | The process of reaching a conclusion from available information |
| Succubus | Female demon |
| Incubus | Male demon |
| Yeomanry | A class of small freeholders known for farming their own land; The middle class |
| Goodwife | Female of a house |
| Ken | Perception or understanding |
| Stiff-necked | Stubborn; Unbending; Unyielding |
| Calumny | False statements meant to injure someone's reputation |
| Smirch | To soil, stain, defame |
| Klatches | Small informal groups that meant for a purpose |
| Sect | A group of people forming a distinct unit within a larger group |
| Prodigious | Excessive in size; Ominous |
| Parochial | Close-minded; Very limited |
| Vindictive | Dispose to seek revenge |
| Fathom | To comprehend the nature of something |
| Malevolence | Completely evil |
| Scoff | Carelessly disregard; To make fun of |
| Inculcation | To impress something upon someone's mind by force or repetition |
| Trepidation | Extreme apprehension to the point of involuntary trembling |
| Compromise | Settlement by mutual consent (agreement); Jeopardize |
| Defamation | The act of tarnishing someone's reputation |
| Diametrically | Exact opposites; Contrary |
| Formidable | Arousing fear, apprehension, or dread |
| Contemptuous | Scornful; disapproving |
| Contention | your argument/dispute |
| Undermine | To attack/weaken at the base |
| Deferential | showing respect |
| Deposition | Pre-trial investigation |
| Probity | complete and confirmed integrity |
| Guile | shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception |
| Afflicting | to cause physical or mental suffering |
| Blanche | To whiten or pale |
| Quail | To shrink in fear; shaking |
| Denounce | speak out against |
| Unperturbed | untroubled |
| Conciliatory | overcoming animosity or hostility |
| Reprieve | a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) |
| Retaliation | action taken in return for an injury or offense |
| Adamant | not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course |
| Dispute | coming into conflict with |
| Sibilance | A hissing sound |
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