click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
English Vocab 13-15
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vehement | Strong; Adj |
| Pristine | Uncorrupted, Pure; Adj |
| Nemesis | Challenging rival, Difficult to beat ;Noun |
| Gamut | A full range, series, or extent ;Noun |
| Allay | To lesson, Put to rest ;verb |
| Wanton | Unjust, Cruel ;adj |
| Animosity | Hostility, Enmity ;noun |
| Trepidation | Dread, Fear ;noun |
| Tacit | Silent ;adj |
| Scourge | Cause of pain or suffering ;noun |
| Exorbitant | Exceeding appropriate limits ;adj |
| Poignant | Touching ;adj |
| Exonerate | To free from blame ;verb |
| Capricious | Unpredictable ;adj |
| Verbose | Wordy, Talkative ;adj |
| Discretion | Lack of judgement ;noun |
| Succinct | Brief, Terse ;adj |
| Duplicity | Cunning or deception ;noun |
| Inundate | To overwhelm, Flood ;verb |
| Stringent | Severe, Strict ;adj |