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Vocab Test 2 2016-17
2nd Vocab test for EH1 2016-2017
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Retrospective | 1. Adj.- Of or relating to the past 2. Noun- An exhibition of work that an artist has done in the past |
| Desolate | Adj.- Deserted, sad, gloomy |
| Addle | Verb- To throw into confusion |
| Diminutive | Adj.- Very small (physical objects) |
| Ruckus | Noun- The act of making a lot of noise |
| Raucous | Adj.- Loud and unpleasant |
| Furtive | Adj.- Done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed |
| Cantankerous | Adj.- Often angry and annoyed, cranky |
| Tussle | 1. Noun- A physical struggle or heated argument 2. Verb- To fight or struggle with someone |
| Ragamuffin | Noun- A ragged often disreputable person |
| Disreputable | Adj.- Not respected or trusted by most people, having a bad reputation |
| Monotony | Noun- A lack of change that makes something boring, tedious sameness |
| Stoic | Adj.- Seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain |
| Cajole | Verb- To persuade someone to do something or give you something by making promises or saying nice things |
| Splendiferous | Adj.- Extraordinarily or showily impressive |
| Ostracize | Verb- To exclude from a group |
| Qualms | Noun- Worries or doubts |
| Compulsory | Adj.- Required, mandatory |
| Vacant | Adj.- 1. Not filled, used, or lived in 2. Showing no indication of what someone is thinking |
| Unanimous | Adj.- Agreed by everyone |
| Unscrupulous | Adj.- Immoral, dishonest, unprincipled |
| Nonchalant | Adj.- Relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anything, unconcerned |
| Putrid | Adj.- 1. Disgusting, rotten 2. Morally corrupt |
| Sacrilegious | Adj.- Profane, blasphemous, disrespectful |
| Inane | Adj.- Silly, stupid |
| Spendthrift | Noun- A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way |
| Digress | Verb- To speak or write about something that is different from the main subject being discussed |
| Bourgeois | Adj.- Relating to or belonging to the middle class of society (in a way that it too concerned about wealth or posessions) |
| Louse | Noun- A cruel or bad person |
| Plight | Noun- A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation |
| Accolade | Noun- An award or an expression of praise |
| Amiable | Adj.- Friendly and pleasant |
| Convey | Verb- To communicate a message, information, or an idea |
| Feign | Verb- To pretend to feel or be affected by something |
| Covert | Adj.- Secret, surreptitious |
| Gluttonous | Adj.- Excessively greedy, voracious |
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