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Honors Humanities Vocab Semester 1

Terms in this set (65)

An origin, creation, or beginning
Genesis
Not Relevant or not essential
Extraneous
To guess or estimate
Extrapolate
Equal in time, Measure, or proportion
Conmensurate
An overabundance or too many
Plethora
To soothe or console
Assuage
To make larger; increase
Augment
Predicament; dilemma, or state of uncertainty
Quandary
Basic framework of a structure or organization
Infrastructure
Penetrate the truth of, comprehend, understand
Fathom
The rankings or order within a group from top to bottom
Hierarchy
Resistance and defiance of authority or guidance
Recalcitrant
Lacking interest or excitement; earthly (not) spiritual business
Mundane
Proper behavior and/or good taste
Decorum
Examine or observe with great care
Scrutinize
Compel or force
Coerce
Incapable of being satisfied
Insatiable
Impulsive or unpredictable
Capricious
Comfort in times of grief or stress
Solace
Assign an obscure lower place, position, or category
Relegate
Swarm; be prolific, or fertile
Teem
A raid or hostile entrance
Incursion
Passing or traveling from place to place; wandering
Itinerant
Strong, sturdy, robust; firm and steadfast
Stalwart
Strong liking or inclination
Penchant
A break or interruption in work or an action
Hiatus
Without thought; carefree, glad, cheerful
Blithe
Absolutely trustworthy or sure; certain
Infallible
Decorated with hanging strands of material
Festoon
A brief statement giving a general view of some subject
Synopsis
A job or activity that is just right for a particular person
Niche
Torment or tease with things out of reach
Tantalize
A representative or messenger (as of a government)
Envoy
Lacking refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity
Crass
Logical, convinced, or believable; relevant
Cogent
Unable to be touched physically; difficult to hold onto mentally
Impalpable
Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable
Gregarious
Aggressive in offering one's help without asking; meddlesome
Officious
Countless or extremely great in number
Myriad
Enormous sea monster or anything huge/powerful
Leviathan
Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking
Derisive
An object thought to have magic powers or bring good luck
Talisman
A stronghold; fortified area or position
Bastion
An image or model of a person (sometimes disliked)
Effigy
Showing joy or rejoicing, especially after a success
Exult
Quick or eager to argue or fight; pugnacious
Truculent
Clear (from an accusation); free from guilt
Exonerate
Performed as a routine task; lacking interest or care
Perfunctory
Not easily understood, mysterious
Inscrutable
Generous or forgiving; especially toward a rival or person of less power
Magnanimous
Expressed or carried out without words; silent
Tacit
Bold, daring )involving excessive risk)
Audacity
Remorse or guilt for one's sins or behavior
Contrite
Lonely, sad, unhappy or miserable (appearance/condition)
Forlorn
Lacking the ability to express oneself (clear or effective words)
Inarticulate
Inflexible, unbending; not pacified
Implacable
Deceive or get the better of someone by trickery
Bamboozle
Full of juice; juicy
Succulent
Analyze by breaking into parts
Parse
Modest, reserved
Demure
Behave in a festive or high-spirited manner
Cavort
Persuade with flattery, appeals, or soothing words
Cajole
Harmonious or sympathetic relation
Rapport
Uncalled for; lacking good reason
Gratuitous
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Altruistic
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