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English Vocab test 1

Termpart of speechDefinition
unkempt adj untidy
profane v to treat sacred things with contempt
Affable adj friendly
petulant adj irritable;impatient
pompous adj self-important ;pretentious
Qualm N a sudden feeling or physical or mental discomfort or uneasiness
Dank adj unpleasantly damp and chilly
Rail V To complain bitterly;scold
enthrall V to spellbind;fascinate
sustain v to support;strengthen
Tymphany N the resounding sound coming from two objects striking against each other
Sack V To loot a captured area
Leer V to look from side with an expression
integrity N the quality of being complete or sound, especially, moral
Knave N a male servant; aman of humble status
ignominy N dishonor;shame
Rampant Adj wild in behavior; unrestrained
evocative Adj tending to call forth memories, thoughts or feelings
Foresight N Preparation for the future
gibe V To make sarcastic remarks
gorge V to fill yourself; to eat greedily
Paramour N a lover
Avaricious Adj Greedy
Zealous Adj Enthusiastic;earnest
Vanquish V to defeat in battle
uncanny Adj Weird;mysterious
Procure V to acquire;get
Quant Adj pleasing in an unusual or old fashioned way
Naive Adj childlike;not worldly wise
Ominous Adj threatening
Opulent Adj lavish;rich
Languid Adj without spirit;listless
Humane Adj Merciful;kind
Ensue V To follow immediately
Whimsy N any imaginative or playful idea
Meticulous Adj Extremely precise concerning detail;fussy
Exhume V To uncover or dig up
Usurer N someone who lends money usually at a high interest rate
reconnoiter V To explore an area to get to know what its like or what is happening there.
Luminous Adj giving of light;clear
Doctrine N A belief;principle
Formidable Adj Causing fear;very impressive because of strength or skill
Abhorrence N Loathing
Apropos Adj Relevant;with regards to
Abate V To lessen
Augur V To predict signs or omens
Benign Adj Not harmful
Dismantle V to take a apart
Dissemble V to disguise ones true feelings or motives
orient v to get ones bearings
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