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Vocab Test 3 2017
1st vocab test second semester, 3rd of the year
Term | Definition |
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Denotation | Noun- Dictionary definition of a word |
Connotation | Noun- An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning |
Jubilant | Adj.- Feeling or expressing great joy |
Exult | Verb- To rejoice |
Euphoria | Noun- A state or feeling of intense happiness |
Mellifluous | Adj.- Sweet or musical, pleasant to hear |
Delegate | Verb- To assign responsibility or authority to someone |
Portent | Noun- A sign or warning that something bad is likely to happen |
Pragmatic | Adj.- Practical, down to earth |
Intermittently | Adverb- Periodically, occasionally |
Malevolent | Adj.- Evil |
Tranquil | Adj.- Free from disturbance, calm |
Hapless | Adj.- Having no luck; unfortunate |
Kindred | Noun- Family, relatives, kin |
Flapdoodle | Noun- Nonsense |
Dubious | Adj.- Causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion |
Tenacious | Adj.- Strong, persistent |
Ramshackle | Adj.- In a state of severe disrepair, rickety (especially of a house or vehicle) |
Integral | Adj.- Very important and necessary |
Succinct | Adj.- Using a few words to state or express an idea, concise |
Scrutinize | Verb- Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly |
Atavistic | Adj.- Primal, relating to something ancient, primitive, or instinctive |
Vigilant | Adj.- Alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
Tenuous | Adj.- Very weak or questionable |
Guile | Noun-Craftiness, deviousness, slyness |
Refute | Verb- To prove something wrong, disprove |
Posit | Verb- To propose as an explanation; to suggest or postulate |
Posthumous | Adj.- Occuring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator |
Explicate | Verb- To analyze (a literary work) in order to reveal its meaning |
Emanate | Verb- To be produced by, give out or emit |
Calamitous | Adj.- Involving calamity; catastrophic; disastrous. |