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English 12 final voc
English 12 final
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| succinct | clear and precise |
| clandestine | kept or done in secret |
| nefarious | openly or notoriously wicked |
| extant | still in existence |
| pristine | free from dirt or decay |
| levity | light or humorous manner or attitude |
| fathom | to understand or comprehend |
| impervious | incapable of being affected |
| contiguous | sharing an edge or boundary |
| parity | equality in amount, status, or value |
| axiomatic | based on the universally accepted principle or rule |
| repudiate | to reject the truth, authority, or validity of |
| draconian | excessively harsh; very severe |
| mesmerize | to enthrall or hypnotize |
| peremptory | putting an end to all debate or action |
| debilitate | to sap the strength or energy |
| audacious | fearlessly daring; bold |
| obdurate | hard hearted; stubborn |
| insatiable | not capable of being fully satisfied |
| replete | plentifully supplied |
| probity | complete and confirmed integrity |
| hiatus | a gap or interruption; a break |
| nebulous | vague |
| adjunct | someone or something attached to another |
| maudlin | overly sentimental |