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Vital Vocab 9-16
Vocabulary for H.English lists 9-16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disclose (v) | make (secrets or new information) known |
| Derivative (adj) | (typically or an artist or a work of art) imitative of the work of another person, & usually disapproved of for that reason |
| Dearth (n) | a scarcity or lack of something |
| Defer (v) | put off (n action or event) to a later time |
| Denounce (v) | publicly declare wrong or evil |
| Deft (adj) | neatly skillful & quick in one's movements |
| Discretion (n) | quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information |
| Dynamic (adj) | (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress |
| Discern (v) | perceive or recognize (something) |
| Dubious (adj) | hesitating or doubting |
| Epitome (n) | a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type |
| Eloquent (adj) | fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing |
| Emulate (v) | match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation |
| Eclectic (adj) | deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad & diverse range of sources |
| Etymology (n) | the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meaning have changed throughout history |
| Fallacy (n) | a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound |
| Fabricate (v) | invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent |
| Forum (n) | a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged |
| Fastidious (adj) | very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail |
| Frivolous (adj) | not having any serious purpose or value |
| Garish (adj) | obtrusively bright and showy; lurid |
| Genial (adj) | friendly and cheerful |
| Grandiose (adj) | impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, esp. pretentiously so |
| Grievous (adj) | (of something bad) very severe or serious |
| Guile (n) | sly or cunning intelligence |
| Hierarchy (n) | a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority |
| Hypothetical (adj) | of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis |
| Immerse (v) | dip or submerge in a liquid |
| Harangue (n) | a lengthy and aggressive speech |
| Haughty (adj) | arrogantly superior and disdainful |
| Implicit (adj) | implied though not plainly expressed |
| Imperative (adj | of vital importance; crucial |
| Innuendo (n) | an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one |
| Induce (v) | succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something |
| Inept (adj) | having or showing no skill |
| Insinuate (v) | suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way |
| Instigate (v) | bring about or initiate (an action or event) |
| Interject (v) | say (something) abruptly, esp. as an aside or interruption |
| Inundate (v) | overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with |
| Irreverence (n) | a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously |
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