English Vocab

Quell 1
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Quell 1
Definition:supress, subdue, repress
Sentence:the seriff's office was called in to quell the prision riot.
Quell 2
Definition: alleviate, allay, calm, mitigate
Sentence:it was his first time in a helicopter, so the pilot tried to quell his fear of crashing
Refrain 1
Definition: abstain, to avoid doing something
Sentence: in theatre, people are told to refrain from using their cell phones
Refrain 2
Definition: chorus; a poetic or musical verse that repeats; a repeated excuse
Sentence:politicians passing the blame has long been a familiar refrain
Elated
Definition: overjoyed, euphoric, delighted
Sentence:she was elated when she found out that she received a huge raise
Fester
Definition: irritate, aggravate, worsen
Sentence:He said, "You should have a doctor look at your festering boil."
Forlorn
Definition: Sad, dejected, lonely, despondent
Sentence: after his girlfriend dumped him, he felt abandoned and forlorn
Equanimity
Definition: composure, the state of being calm
Sentence:she remained calm, and maintained her equanimity when she heard of her husbands accident.
Incontrovertibly
Definition: disputably, unquestionably
Sentence:the tape from the store incontrovertibly shows the employee taking the money
Abate
Definition:to decrease, to reduce
Sentence: my hunger abated when i saw how filthy the chef's hands were
TrepidationDefinition: fear, anxiety, apprehension Sentence: having heard the house was haunted, he opened the door with trepidationCalamityDefinition: disaster, catastrophe, tragedy Sentence: the local farmers fear a calamity if a river rises above its banksResideDefinition: to inhabit, to exist in, to live in Sentence: i plan to study abroad, and i'd like to reside in LondonUnscathedDefinition: unharmed, without injury or damage Sentence: surprisingly, he escaped the car accident unscathedIncredulousDefinition: not willing to believe, skeptical Sentence:he remained incredulous, even after seeing the UFO on his front lawn.HaughtyDefinition: arrogant, pompous Sentence: most thought Abram was a bit to haughty, and hard to interact withPerfidiousDefinition: disloyal, unfaithful Sentence:She could not believe her former-best friend's actions and how perfidious she had been.SurreptitiousDefinition: sneaky, stealthy Sentence:kept secret, especially because it would not be approved ofPragmaticDefinition: practical, realistic Sentence: Luke's solutions were pragmatic, unlike Rory's which seemed impossibleAbdicateDefinition: renounce, give up Sentence: after two terms as president, he was required to abdicate his authority and title.