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vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| precocious | (adj.) advanced, developing ahead of time |
| prescribe | (v.) to lay down a rule |
| pretense | (n.)an appearance or action intended to deceive |
| primeval | (adj.) original, ancient |
| privation | (n.) lacking basic necessities |
| profane | (adj.) lewd, indecent |
| profuse | (adj.) plentiful, abundant |
| prowess | (n.) extraordinary ability |
| prudent | (adj.) cautious, circumspect |
| pungent | (adj.) having a pointed, sharp quality—often used to describe smells |
| punitive | (adj.) involving punishment |
| putrid | (adj.) rotten, foul |
| quaint | (adj.) charmingly old-fashioned |
| rancid | (adj.) having a terrible taste or smell |
| rancor | (n.) deep, bitter resentment |
| rash | (adj.) hasty, incautious |
| raucous | (adj.) loud, boisterous |
| raze | (v.) to demolish, level |
| rebuke | (v.) to scold, criticize |
| recapitulate | (v.) to sum up, repeat |
| reciprocate | (v.) to give in return |
| reconcile | 1. (v.) to return to harmony |
| refute | (v.) to prove wrong |
| pinnacle | (n.) the highest point |
| pittance | (n.) a very small amount, especially relating to money |
| placid | (adj.) calm, peaceful |
| platitude | (n.) an uninspired remark, cliché |
| plausible | (adj.) believable, reasonable |
| plenitude | (n.) an abundance |
| plethora | (n.) an abundance, excess |
| pliable | (adj.) flexible |
| potable | (adj.) suitable for drinking |
| pragmatic | (adj.) practical |
| precipice | (n.) the face of a cliff, a steep or overhanging place |
| extraneous | (adj.) irrelevant, extra, not necessary |
| fabricate | (v.) to make up, invent |
| façade | 1. (n.) the wall of a building 2. (n.) a deceptive appearance or attitude |
| feral | (adj.) wild, savage |
| fervent | (adj.) ardent, passionate |
| fetid | (adj.) having a foul odor |
| fetter | (v.) to chain, restrain |
| fickle | (adj.) shifting in character, inconstant |
| figurative | (adj.) symbolic |
| flabbergasted | (adj.) astounded |
| florid | (adj.) flowery, ornate |
| foil | (v.)to thwart, frustrate, defeat |
| forage | (v.) to graze, rummage for food |
| noxious | (adj.) harmful, unwholesome |
| nurture | (v.) to assist the development of |
| obsolete | (adj.) no longer used, out of date |
| obstinate | (adj.) not yielding easily, stubborn |
| oration | (n.) a speech delivered in a formal or ceremonious manner |
| ornate | (adj.) highly elaborate, excessively decorated |
| orthodox | (adj.) conventional, conforming to established protocol |
| oscillate | (v.) to sway from one side to the other |
| pacific | (adj.) soothing |
| palatable | (adj.) agreeable to the taste or sensibilities |
| meritorious | (adj.) worthy of esteem or reward |
| metamorphosis | (n.) the change of form, shape, substance |
| moderate | 1. (adj.) not extreme 2. (n.) one who expresses moderate opinions |
| modicum | (n.) a small amount of something |
| morose | (adj.) gloomy or sullen |
| negligent | (adj.) habitually careless, neglectful |
| neophyte | (n.) someone who is young or inexperienced |
| nocturnal | (adj.) relating to or occurring during the night |
| nomadic | (adj.) wandering from place to place |
| nondescript | (adj.) lacking a distinctive character |
| novice | (n.) a beginner, someone without training or experience |
| regurgitate | 1(v.) to vomit 2(v.) to throw back exactly (n)__________ |
| relish | to enjoy |
| remedial | (adj) intended to repair gaps in student's basic knowledge |
| renovate | 1(v) restore, return to original state 2(v) to enlarge and make prettier, especially a house (n)____________ |
| renown | (n) honor, acclaim |
| repose | (v) to rest, lie down |
| reprieve | (n) a temporary delay of punishment |
| repudiate | (v) to reject, refuse to accept (n)________ |
| repulse | 1(v) to disgust 2(v) to push back Adjective__________ |
| reputable | (adj) of good reputation |
| rescind | to take back, repeal. Opposite of reputable |
| resilient | (adj) able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity (n)______ (adverb) ________________ |
| maelstrom | (n) a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects |
| malediction | (n) a curse |
| malevolent | (adj) wanting harm to befall others (n)___________ adverb_______________ |
| malleable | (adj) capable of being shaped or transformed (n)________________ |
| mandate | (n) an authoritative command |
| manifects | 1(adj) easily understandable, obvious 2(v) to show plainly (n)___________ |
| manifold | (adj) diverse, varied |
| maxim | (n) a common saying expressing a principle of conduct |
| meager | (adj) deficient in size or quality (n)____________ adverb_____________ |
| medley | (n) a mixture of differing things |
| mercurial | (adj.) characterized by rapid change or temperamentality (n)_____________ |
| implement | (n.) an instrument, utensil, tool |
| inarticulate | (adj.) incapable of expressing oneself clearly through speech |
| incessant | (adj.) unending Adverb |
| inclination | (n.) a tendency, propensity adj______________________ |
| inept | (adj.) not suitable or capable, unqualified Adverb _____________ Noun ______________ |
| ingenious | (adj.) clever, resourceful Noun ___________________ |
| inhibit | (v) to prevent, restrain, stop Noun____________________ |
| innovate | (v.) to do something in an unprecedented way Noun________________ |
| intrepid | (adj.) brave in the face of danger |
| inundate | (v.) to flood with abundance Noun________________ |
| jubilant | (adj.) extremely joyful, happy |
| deferential | (adj.) showing respect for another’s authority |
| deft | (adj.) skillful, capable Noun _______________, Adverb ________________ |
| defunct | (adj.) no longer used or existing |
| delegate | (v.) to hand over responsibility for something Noun _______________ |
| denounce | (v.) to criticize publicly |
| deplore | (v.) to feel or express sorrow, disapproval adj________________ |
| derelict | (adj.) abandoned, run-down Noun___________ |
| desolate | (adj.) deserted, dreary, lifeless Noun____________ Adv_______________ |
| despondent | (adj.) feeling depressed, discouraged, hopeless Noun_______ Adv____________ |
| destitute | (adj.) impoverished, utterly lacking Noun___________ |
| devious | (adj.) not straightforward, deceitful Noun____________ Adv____________ |
| dialect | (n.) a variation of a language |
| virtuosso | (n.) one who excels in an art; a highly skilled musical performer |
| vocation | (n.) the work in which someone is employed, profession |
| wallow | (v.) to roll oneself indolently; to become or remain helpless |
| wane | (v.) to decrease in size, dwindle |
| whimsical | (adj.) fanciful, full of whims Adverb ______________ |
| wily | (adj.) crafty, sly Noun ____________ |
| winsome | (adj.) charming, pleasing Adverb _____________, Noun ________________ |
| wistful | (adj.) full of yearning; musingly sad Adverb _____________, Noun ________________ |
| wizened | (adj.) dry, shrunken, wrinkled |
| wrath | (n.) vengeful anger, punishment |
| commence | (v.) To begin, start new |
| constant | (aadj)Ever present, always there |
| concerned | (adj)Interested in or worried about |
| ignorance | (n)Lack of knowledge or education |
| compensate | (v)1. to pay a wage 2. to make up for a shortcoming |
| ingredient | (n)One part of a greater mixture |
| component | (n)Part of a complex set-up or classification system. |
| resemblance | (n)The state of being similar in appearance. |
| consume | (v)To use up; eat |
| contradict | (v)assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone). |
| compatible (adj) | Get along well, fit together |
| decade (n) | A ten year period |
| urgent (adj) | Important, pressing |
| consent (v, n) | To give permission or the permission; agreement |
| confine (v) | To restrict or limit |
| abundant (adj) | Plentiful, in vast quantities |
| absurd (adj) | Ridiculous, silly |
| lariat (n) | Lasso or looped rope used by a cowboy to control a wild animal |
| legible (adj) | Clear enough to read or understand |
| lenient (adj) | Permissive, not strict |
| abduct | (v.) to kidnap, take by force |
| abstain | (v.) to freely choose not to commit an action |
| accentuate | (v.) emphasize |
| accessible | (adj.) obtainable, reachable |
| acclaim | (n.) high praise |
| accommodating | (adj.) helpful, obliging, polite |
| adept | (adj.) extremely skilled |
| adhere | 1. (n.) to stick to something 2. (n.) to follow devoutly |
| adorn | (adj.) skillful, dexterous |
| agriculture | (n.)farming |
| anecdote | (n.) a short, humorous account |
| animated | (adj.) lively |
| anonymous | (adj.) being unknown, unrecognized |
| anxiety | (n.) intense uneasiness |
| anxiety | (n.) intense uneasiness |
| appraise | (v.) to assess the worth or value of |
| arid | (adj.) excessively dry |
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